USC Dornsife News

The Plymouth colony was neither the first settlement of pilgrims in America nor the largest. Why does it continue to have such a prominent place in the story of America? [4 ¾ min read]

The perceived leadership of the son of the Moral Majority movement’s founder — and his appeal to President Donald Trump — are best understood as a product of his family legacy. [6 min read]

A physician’s claim that sex with demons can lead to miscarriages made headlines, but this belief is not an aberration in the history of Judeo-Christian thought.

USC Dornsife experts weigh in on the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on Easter and Passover observances. [3¼ min read]

Modern society could learn a thing or two from early Christians, who sent money to those in need outside of their own communities, writes Cavan Concannon, professor of religion at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

USC Dornsife scholar Evelyn Alsultany traces key moments in the spread of anti-Muslim sentiments, from the formation of the state of Israel to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The Christian movement "Independent Network Charismatic" is changing America's religious and political landscape, says USC Dornsife sociologist Richard Flory. [6 ½ min read]

After translating a diary written by a Buddhist priest who was interned with his family during World War II, USC Dornsife’s Duncan Williams became compelled to research how Buddhism was used by American government and army officials to mark Japanese Americans for internment and how the religion offered solace to those in the camps. [6 ½ min read]

After the explosive impact of #MeToo, concerns about #ChurchToo have inspired USC Dornsife’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture to spearhead ways the movement can positively influence the traditionally patriarchal culture of the African American church. [5 ¾ min read]