USC Dornsife News

A scholar of Christian spirituality argues that prayers are meant to bring together a faith community — something apps aren’t likely to achieve. [4 min read]

In the settlement of Jamestown a more typical incident of distrust, displacement and repression can tell more about the colonial era than the Pilgrims' experience. [6¼ min read]

Physical touch is a simple form of connecting to another person and holds significance for many cultures, especially at a person's final moments. [5 min read]

The Catholic Church has set in place rigorous criteria for determining if a person can be named “Saint,” including performance of a miracle. But how does the Church determine what is a miracle? [5 min read]

Natalia Molina and Josh Kun of American studies and ethnicity offer nonfiction and artistic works to give readers insight into the Latinx experience. [4¼ min read]

Redemption. Romance. Body horror. Scholars explore these concepts and other reasons why the medieval author Dante Alighieri and his master work resonate with modern readers. [6 min read]