Graduate students in Religious Studies have the benefit of a wealth of resources unrivaled by any major research university. In addition to possessing one of the best research libraries in the world, Penn is also home to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, the oldest institution of its kind in the United States, and has an extensive, world-famous collection in its Rare Book and Manuscript Library. The research centers with which members of the department maintain active affiliations include:
- The Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies
- Center for Africana Studies
- Center for Ancient Studies
- Center for East Asian Studies
- Center for Folklore and Ethnography
- Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies
- Middle East Center
- South Asia Center
Students are also able to avail themselves of the resources of nearby institutions through the Pennsylvania Consortium on the Study of Religion, the largest consortium of its kind in the nation.
- Princeton University
- Temple University
- Saint Joseph’s University
- La Salle University
- Swarthmore College
- Haverford College
- Columbia University
- New York University
- Villanova University
- Cairn University
- Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
- Community College of Philadelphia
- Albright College
- Muhlenberg College
- Rowan University
- Westminster College
- Ursinus College
In addition, the Department has connections to other local academic organizations, including: