About the Program

The Religious Studies program offers an inviting, close-knit community where you can explore how religion shapes human history, culture, politics, and daily life. With small class sizes and dedicated faculty mentorship, the program provides a supportive environment to investigate diverse worldviews and engage with the deepest questions of meaning and purpose. You will gain insights into global traditions while developing the analytical and communication skills necessary to navigate our complex, interconnected world.

What You'll Study

Through a flexible curriculum designed to align with your personal and professional interests, you will explore the powerful role religion plays in human experience.

• Diverse Global Traditions: Examine the texts, histories, practices, and rituals of various religious traditions across different cultures and eras.

• Interdisciplinary Methods: Analyze religion using a variety of critical academic perspectives, including historical, literary, philosophical, and social-scientific approaches.

• Ethical and Philosophical Inquiry: Engage with fundamental questions concerning ethics, social justice, and how different cultures construct meaning and value.

• A Strong Foundation: You will be equipped with the skills to enter a wide range of careers, including law, education, journalism, and spiritual leadership, among others. 

• Dive Deeper: Students will fulfill their final degree requirements by writing either a capstone essay or an honors thesis, working closely with a faculty advisor on a specific research topic.