Religious Studies
Bachelor of Arts
About the Major
Our program is designed for students who wish to investigate the role religions play in human life and society. You'll gain global awareness in a religiously plural world. The curriculum is designed to help you use the study of religion to analyze modern national and international issues.
Program Highlights
Courses in texts, traditions, theories and methods, and critical issues give a broad background for understanding religion as it functions in society and in the lives of individuals.
Sample Courses
- World Religions
- Death, Dying, and Afterlife
- Understanding Evil
- The Supernatural in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
Career Options
Our major provides excellent pre-professional preparation for fields such as law, teaching, medicine, counseling, social work, conflict resolution, international business, foreign service, journalism, various ministries, and other careers in non-profit organizations and public service.
- The Ellis Firm, APLC
- Cuyamaca College
- Indiana State Teachers Association
Academic Experiences
Transferable Skills
- Highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to share and conduct research
- Technical writing and rhetorical skills
- Didactic, presentation, & public speaking skills
- Knowledge of foreign cultures
- Conveying information clearly, concisely, & tactfully
- Time management
- Finding solutions to intricate problems
Department for the Study of Religion
College of Arts and Letters
