Religious Studies, B.A.
College of Arts and Sciences
Explore the depth of the world's religious traditions in an interdisciplinary major that provides foundational knowledge and thoughtful analysis of the questions surrounding the meaning and purpose of life.
Explore global cultures and religions to gain an empathetic perspective on an increasingly complex global society. You'll consider new ideas and form your own positions on social issues ranging from politics, ethnicity and economics to public policy and family life.
Program Highlights
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Engaging Courses
Enjoy smaller classes that allow for in-depth discussion of material and close interaction with faculty members and classmates.
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Research Experience
Participate in opportunities to work one-on-one with a faculty member on a variety of research projects.
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Professional Development
Highlight your work by presenting at our annual spring student research conference and luncheon.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Examine topics across history, philosophy, art, music, film, literature, language, culture and more.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Intercultural Competence
Developing the skills to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across cultures
Multicultural Awareness
Understanding cultural variation and adapting behaviors and communication styles accordingly
Empathy
Understanding and sharing the feelings of others, and demonstrating compassion and support
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Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Writing
Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports
Attention to Detail
Being meticulous and thorough in all aspects of a task or project
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Lawyer
- Doctor
- Educator
- Theologian
- Peace Corp Volunteer
- Activist
Workplace Settings
- Religion
- Education
- Medicine
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Legal
The religious studies department is a hidden gem on campus. Many professors specialize in specific religions, disciplines or areas of the world, allowing students to take a breadth of courses on different traditions and learn from experts who have concerted interests in the subjects they teach.
