Experienced Peace Mediator Joins USU Religious Studies Faculty
International conflict mediator Chad Ford is embarking on his first semester as an associate professor of religious studies at Utah State University.
Religious Studies Alumni Highlight: Delbert Young
Delbert Young is an alumni who works as a chaplain in the United States Army.
Religious Studies Student Anders Nilsson Presents at Religious Studies Symposium
Religious Students Student, Anders Nilsson presented at the Indiana University Undergraduate Religious Studies Association (URSA) Symposium on March 26th & 27th, representing Utah State University.
G. Kevin Jones Student Writing Award in Mormon History
The History Department at Utah State University is pleased to announce the G. Kevin Jones Student Writing Award in Mormon History.
A deep dive into the works of Patrick Mason
New Arrington Chair of Mormon Scholars is a scholar of American religious history first.
Putting Donors' Dollars to work: Undergraduate and Graduate Student Awards & Scholarships
As a department, we work hard to make college more affordable for our students, and we are thrilled to announce that last year we added two new scholarships and one new award to our growing list.
Anthro professor creates support group as safe space for religious discussion
Anthropology Professor Bonnie Glass-Coffin says the Interfaith Initiative has launched a new support group on campus to help students improve their mental health by discussing their religious identities.
Leading Mormon Studies scholar Patrick Mason named as USU’s Arrington Chair
Patrick Q. Mason, a history professor who holds the Howard W. Hunter Chair of Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University, has been named the new Leonard J. Arrington Chair for Mormon History and Culture.
Religious Studies names three finalists for Arrington Chair in Mormon history
The Religious Studies Program at Utah State University has named three finalists in its search for the next Leonard J. Arrington Chair in Mormon History and Culture.
New Perspectives on Joseph Smith and Translation
One key to understanding Mormonism's prophetic founder, Joseph Smith, is to grapple with his sharply distinctive practice of “translation.”
Videos of New Perspectives on Joseph Smith and Translation Conference
Videos of 'New Perspectives on Joseph Smith and Translation' conference now online, at faithmatters.org
Philip Barlow Last Lecture
Faculty member Philip L. Barlow, the Leonard Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture, retired in December, 2018; This is his Last Lecture before retirement.