Department of Theology and Religious Studies

Welcome! Here you will find student resources for the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.

Why major or minor in Theology & Religious Studies?

THRS makes a great double major or minor to complement your current major. It’s only 10 classes for the major or 5 for the minor!

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Gleeson Library Resources - USF's Gleeson Library provides numerous online resources for students interested in researching religious studies or theological topics. Among the items available are searches for Journal and Newspaper articles, a list of relevant journals and databases for search, and research guides.
Chicago Manual of Style - The preferred method of citation for Theology and Religious Studies.
WorldWide Religious News - WorldWide Religious News is a non-profit service providing the international academic and legal community with up-to-date religious news from around the world. Events in recent years ranging from government suppression of the Falun Gong in China, to the Aum Shinrikyo gas attacks and subsequent legal proceedings in Japan, as well as the terrorist attacks of September 11th, have motivated an increased awareness and focus on the unique interplay of religion and society, as well as the role of novel religions and alternate lifestyles within a religious context.