Religious Studies
College of Letters and Science
- Bachelor of Arts
Why is religion a major force in the human experience? Religion is one of the major and most persistent expressions of human culture. Studying religion answers questions about why people believe what they do, why people fight wars about their beliefs but also seek peace and justice because of their beliefs. By immersing you in the diversity of the world鈥檚 religious traditions, religious studies prepares you for careers in medicine, law, public policy, government, academia and much more.
Major Requirements
The religious studies major integrates religion courses with a broad spectrum of other courses from the history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, American studies, classics, and medieval studies departments. From the start, students have a chance to design their own focus. At the lower division level, students take several courses that introduce them to the major world religions. At the upper division level, students move on to more specialized courses which deal with the more complex issues surrounding religion. Some courses include 鈥淢yth, Ritual, and Symbolism,鈥 鈥淐ontemporary American Religion,鈥 鈥淐h'an (Zen) Buddhism鈥 and 鈥淩eligious Ethics.鈥
Contact Information
Careers
- Lawyer
- Physician
- Teacher
- Fundraiser
- Public policy analyst
Graduate Study
- Philosophy
- Art history
- Comparative literature
- Cultural studies
- Anthropology
- Sociology
Alumni Employers
- North Idaho College
- Douglas County Public Health
- State of California
- California Legislature
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Your course roadmap
Find the detailed course requirements for your program and map out your path to graduation.
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The faculty you will work with
Our undergraduates work directly with our faculty through research projects and labs.
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Global learning programs
Expand your horizons by studying abroad or pursuing global learning on campus.
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Undergraduate research
Get hands on with your interests. Participate in one of our hundreds of research opportunities.
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What can I do with my religious studies major?
Learn how to connect your religious studies major to career opportunities.