Department of Comparative Studies at OSU

09/28/2026

🎊 Happening TODAY! We hope to see you there!!

09/21/2026

Ever wondered how your family’s traditions compare to those of your parents or grandparents? 👵👴 Discover how belief systems adapt across three generations in this insightful talk by Ciara Bernal with the Center for the Study of Religion.
Read more through the link in the first comment.

Monday, October 5, 4 pm, 198 Hagerty Hall.

Arts and Sciences at Ohio State
Department of Comparative Studies at OSU

09/17/2026

Let's build community through music! Our upcoming event brings together people from diverse religious backgrounds. Enjoy performances, learn from community leaders and connect with CSR friends. Thursday, October 8 at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center

RSVP through the link in the first comment.

School of Music at The Ohio State University
Department of Comparative Studies at OSU
Arts and Sciences at Ohio State

09/15/2026

We hope you can join us!

https://comparativestudies.osu.edu/events/secret-comparative-studies-stay-curious.

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09/15/2026

Next up in our "No More Than A Page" series: Join us for a talk with PhD student Ciara Bernal on the traditionalization of belief. She'll explore how personal definitions of "religious" change across generations and what those changes illuminate about the intersection of religion and tradition.

Monday, October 5, 4 pm, 198 Hagerty Hall.
Find more in the link in the first comment.

Arts and Sciences at Ohio State
Department of Comparative Studies at OSU

09/09/2026

📢 Attention undergraduate students! 📢

Are you looking for a second session course for this autumn term? If so, consider these courses!

👥 COMPSTD 1100 Introduction to the Humanities, WF 11:10-12:30

📚 COMPSTD 2101 Literature and Society, TR 11:10-12:30

🌎 COMPSTD 2367.08 American Identity in the World, TR 3:55-5:15 (online)

🧭 COMPSTD 3606 Quest in World Literature, TR 11:10-12:30

🎶 COMPSTD 3686 Cultural Studies of American Musics, TR 2:20-3:40 (online)

Arts and Sciences at Ohio State

09/07/2026

This week! Your Thursday evening plans = sorted. 🥐🔥
Taste-test authentic medieval and renaissance dishes, discover weird ingredients from the past, and hang out with fellow food lovers at the CMRS Food Fair.

🗓 Thursday, Sept 10 | 5 – 7 pm
📍 Crane Cafe, Hagerty Hall
🎟 FREE & open to everyone

Arts and Sciences at Ohio State
Department of History at Ohio State
Department of Comparative Studies at OSU

09/04/2026

IN ONE WEEK! Forget basic snacks—come taste 500-year-old culinary secrets. 🍷✨ Learn how centuries-old recipes were adapted for modern kitchens and meet the chefs behind the dishes!
🗓 Thursday, Sept 10 | 5 – 7 pm
📍 Crane Cafe, Hagerty Hall
🎟 FREE & open to everyone

Arts and Sciences at Ohio State

Department of History at Ohio State
Department of Comparative Studies at OSU

08/27/2026

Free food + time travel? Count us in. ⏳🍴

Drop by the MedRen Food Fair for bite-sized samples of recipes straight from the archives, prepared by OSU students, faculty and guests. Tag someone who loves free food!
🗓 Thursday, Sept 10 | 5 – 7 pm
📍 Crane Cafe, Hagerty Hall
🎟 FREE & open to everyone

Arts and Sciences at Ohio State

Department of History at Ohio State
Buckeyes for Baking
Department of Comparative Studies at OSU

08/27/2026

Officially, welcome back to the start of a new academic year! Which COMPSTD/RELSTDS class are you excited to be taking or teaching this year??

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