Recently, a team of researchers published their study on a medieval Nubian tattoo in Antiquity. The researchers conducted a ...

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Archeologists discover the oldest Christian artifact, altering our understanding of Christianity's roots in Europe.

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Theology and Religious Studies at USD provides multidisciplinary training in the exploration of religious meaning. We create opportunities for students to explore religion as a constitutive element of ...