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The official page of Arizona State University's School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies.

We are committed to advancing the study of humanities. Humanities are central in building a better, more sustainable and socially aware future. We investigate those matters that most make us human—mind, rationality and morality, spirit, and memory. Friends of the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies will be invited to participate in events that celebrate our degree interests, as well as opportunities to give input that will shape the future of our impact in our community.

10/07/2026

Join the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies to celebrate our faculty who have published books in 2026!

This year's celebration honors the works of:
⭐ Anna Cichopek-Gajraj
⭐ Peter de Marneffe
⭐ Shawn Klein
⭐ Han Hsien Liew
⭐ Hava Tirosh-Samuelsen

RSVP today: https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/shprs-faculty-book-celebration-2026?id=0

10/05/2026

The SHPRS Writing Studio is NOW OPEN for Fall 2026!

This free service offers writing support to any student enrolled in a SHPRS course. Our wtiting tutor can help you:

💡 Plan an upcoming paper
🤔 Understand the conventions of writing, especially those of philosophy
💬 Improve your writing by providing review of and feedback on a current paper
📖 Utilize proper documentation and citations
💻 Understand the logical structure of a paper
💭 Grasp the basics of formal and informal logic
🌟 Become a better writer

Make an in-person or Zoom appointment today: https://ow.ly/wjVp50ZUC5w

10/01/2026

ASU's project ACCLaIM is helping educators across the country provide more accessible, student-centered civics education that connects to real-world issues. 💡

A collaboration between faculty from the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation the project provides a foundation for educators to integrate civic learning across subject areas for students in grades K-12.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/2sPZ50ZTHbG

09/30/2026

Humanities Week is less than a month away!

Join us October 26–30 for this weeklong celebration, with opportunities to connect with SHPRS, see current students' work, hear alumni stories and explore what you can gain by studying the humanities. 🌟

Learn more and see the full schedule of events: https://ow.ly/SbyH50ZTbUx

09/28/2026

What can film reveal about the history of migration, identity and belonging?

Join us on Friday, October 16 as Kishauna Soljour uses the work of Afro-French film directors to examine Sub-Saharan African migration and acculturation in postwar France. Drawing on films spanning the postwar period to now, Soljour will explore themes of home, memory, cultural adaptation and shifting meanings of belonging.

Learn more and RSVP: https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/between-what-and-what-could-be-dreams-realities-and-possibility-contemporary-afro-french

09/23/2026

Applications are OPEN for Spring 2027 Undergraduate Research Experiences!

Through a URE, you'll work directly with a SHPRS professor on their research — gaining valuable skills while earning course credit. 💫

Opportunities are open to students in all majors. Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/Q8Mq50ZQIuv

09/18/2026

Congratulations to Victoria Jackson, who has been selected as the 2026-27 Big 12 Conference Faculty of the Year Award honoree for ASU!

Jackson was chosen for her involvement in national conversations around college athletics and Olympic and Paralympic sports, as well as her efforts to integrate sport in academic programming and courses.

"I am honored to be ASU's selection for the Big 12 Conference's Faculty of the Year award for 2026-27," Jackson said. "I think that it is awesome that our school's athletic conference also values academics, and I appreciate Arizona State University wanting to highlight the work that we have done here to advance the interdisciplinary study of sport."

Learn more: https://ow.ly/keF250ZPfmT

09/17/2026

Is being civil the same as being polite? And if not, what does it actually require?

On Friday, September 25, Alex Richardson will join us to discuss how civility doesn't necessarily mean approving of others' beliefs, but rather respecting others and their societal roles.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Kx8H50ZOPXg

09/15/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month begins today!

At the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies, we are proud to honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities around the world.

With faculty who bring the rich histories and cultures of Latin America into their research, teaching and scholarship, our school shares these stories with our communities — and beyond.

09/11/2026

What does it mean to be a person? And how does the science of perception help us answer this question?

In this upcoming Philosophy Colloquium, Mark Schroeder will join us to explore how the ability of distinguishing “signal” from “noise” in everyday interactions is crucial to interpersonal understanding and relationships — and what this skill reflects about us as people.

Learn more about this event, and the rest of our Fall 2026 series, here: https://ow.ly/8BCM50ZMK9R

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