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The faculty at the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies are regularly called upon to share their expertise on various topics with media publications all around the world. 

Here at the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies, we share our knowledge and findings with millions of people. Our faculty produce research on subjects that matter to people both locally and globally. These findings have been featured in more than 120 books and more than 1,000 articles, including articles in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, Huffington Post, Slate.com, Chronicle of Higher Education and many more.

The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies is affiliated with seven centers that work with the school to produce scholarships across many disciplines. Each center focuses on specific areas of research and study that create unique and concentrated experiences for those involved. The centers offer opportunities for academic exchange, internships, collaborative research and international development.

The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at ASU is committed to maintaining excellence in the major fields of philosophy and to emphasizing its contemporary relevance as well as to participating in innovative programs that connect philosophy to other areas of inquiry. 

Arizona State University encourages cross-disciplinary studies, and our strengths are complemented by those in other departments and colleges within ASU.

The history faculty offers undergraduate training in four primary fields and graduate training in five primary fields. In addition, there are active clusters of faculty working in certain special or research areas, some of which cross geographic field boundaries.