The Department of Religious Studies

• Religion is a major factor shaping people’s lives, politics, and culture around the world.
• Learning about other cultures and belief systems helps you understand and appreciate human diversity, giving you skills in empathy and tolerance, flexibility, and critical thinking.
• Studying religion builds within you the ability to create interdisciplinary connections, ethical decisions, and solutions to real-world problems.

Religious Studies will give you a foundation of cultural, historical, and contemporary knowledge to develop your research, communication, abstract reasoning, and direct observation skills. You will learn to ask fundamental questions about human existence and nurture your specialized interests, preparing you for continued academic work or a dynamic career.