Historic Horseshoe

What force in all human history has done the most to bring out the best in people, to help in building up human communities, to bring about peace? What force in all human history has done the most to bring out the worst in people, to destroy human communities, and to bring about war? Religion may be the answer to both of those questions. As a religious studies major, you will explore the many roles religion has played and continues to play both in society and in individual people's lives. Whether it is Zen monks, ancient Christian martyrs, Muslim and Jewish women, Hindu saints or Chinese philosophers, our courses introduce you to people and phenomena from all over the world. Learning about religion provides an opportunity to explore different cultures and develop a more global perspective. Learn more about the Religious Studies major.

The National Fellowships and Scholar Programs office was established in 1994 to provide innovative educational initiatives for exceptional students. They facilitate the pursuit of nationally prestigious scholarships by University of South Carolina students and coordinate an enhanced university experience for our Top Scholars. Learn more about the National Fellowships and Scholar Programs office.

The Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning (CIEL), formerly USC Connect, leads the University of South Carolina’s comprehensive initiative to enhance undergraduate education and build a culture of integrative learning. Integrative learning at UofSC is about making connections across within and beyond the classroom experiences and includes student engagement in community service, research, peer leadership, internships, and study abroad. Integrative learning is more than just having the experience though and also includes learning from the experience and connecting learning to academic study. The final step is applying learning to solve problems and make decisions . . . applying learning to lead. At UofSC, students’ educational experiences are enriched by engagement within and beyond the classroom and their ability to connect these experiences is the heart of a truly meaningful education. Learn more about the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning.

The Office of Undergraduate Research seeks to enrich the academic experience of UofSC undergraduates by providing research and scholarly experiences in their chosen fields. The office promotes inquiry, discovery and creativity in all disciplines through faculty-student mentoring relationships and the integration of instruction with research, scholarship and creative activities.

We encourage students to explore research opportunities not only in the traditional areas of science, technology and medicine but also in music, theater and art — any arena that will provide an environment for students to creatively explore their interests at a level more in-depth than can be attained in the classroom. Learn more about the Office of Undergraduate Research.