The original, the largest and most diverse of USC's academic schools ✌️ The Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies is a global research center located at USC Bringing together scholars for extended conversations about issues confronting humanity today, the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies draws on a rich intellectual and spiritual tradition of over 2,000 years and continues an ancient and worthy practice: faith seeking understanding. The Institute brings together scholars who, with the aid of both faith and reason, address contemporary problems and enduring questions. It welcomes ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. It seeks to heal rather than divide. It pursues truth humbly but fearlessly in conversations with religious leaders and scholars in all branches of human knowledge.