As USC’s first administrator with a formal community relations position, Rudisill, a USC Dornsife professor and USC chaplain, was a driving force behind hundreds of programs and collaborations that strengthened the university’s ties with its neighbors and city.
There are many myths associated with St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. But Patrick's own writings and early biographies reveal the person behind the legend.
Valentine's Day originated as a feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or perhaps two. So how did the day become a celebration of love?
In medieval times, sexual harassment was common, but the punishment could be much more severe. Lisa Bitel of history and religion explains in "The Conversation."
California megachurches played a significant role in how millions of people — Christian or not — understand Christianity. Richard Flory explains in "The Conversation."
Discover how we view angels through the lenses of history, physics, economics, art history — and more.
In The Conversation, Richard Flory of sociology and a colleague explain how ‘Independent Network Charismatic’ Christianity is changing the religious landscape in America – and its politics.
Pres. Trump recently appointed evangelical Christian leader Jerry Falwell Jr. to head the White House education reform task force. Richard Flory looks back at the legacy of Falwell's father, an influential figure in American politics, to understand his son’s appointment.
Through the USC Levan Institute for Humanities and Ethics, director Lyn Boyd-Judson is giving students the tools and opportunities to make a difference in their world and envision an even better future.
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