Center for Religion & Civic Culture

New Web Resource on Islam and Judaism

Navigating the web for accurate information on Islam and Judaism can be treacherous. But some exceptional resources exist amidst the pages of negative bias and questionable legitimacy. To assist dialogue groups and other interested individuals in their internet research ,...

Religion and the New Economic Realities

There seems to be some concern among both religious leaders and the faithful, that our recent economic woes will cause significant change in the religious landscape of America.

Welcome to our new site!

Welcome to the new website of the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture. We hope that you enjoy the new look and improved access to resources and information. We are also launching “The Wire,” our collective blog that will feature thoughts on current events, project updates, and notes on what we are learning as a research team.

So Much for the Secularization Thesis

Or maybe we could develop an alternative explanation and call it the “Spiritualization Thesis.” Americans are, apparently, as interested in religious and spiritual activities as ever, including prayer and seeking out various forms of spiritual guidance and direction.