Why Religious Studies?
Many students take one or two Religious Studies Courses as part of their General Education program. For example, a course introducing one of the many important Religions of the World can be really interesting and give you a sense of real personal growth as you come to understand some of the world’s variety. Similarly there are courses in topics from Biblical Studies and Religion in Contemporary Life. For students interested in more than just a course or two, we offer a fine Religious Studies major, as well as a minor, and a certificate program. A major in religious studies develops an informed understanding of the varied forms religion takes in human history and society. Students learn specifics of human religious behavior in many different contexts and using different methods, ranging from close attention to texts to examination of broad movements in the past and present. The special emphasis on the department is on using the tools of the humanities and social sciences to understand r
