The program in Religious Studies is designed to provide a balanced, nonsectarian, cross-cultural approach leading to a better understanding of the phenomenon of religion in human experience.
It emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach by a) requiring religion-related courses outside Religious Studies, and by b) encouraging the minor or a double major, rather than a single major in Religious Studies.
The program is valuable for those planning careers in religious education, religious journalism, or religious broadcasting. The program also provides an excellent background for graduates planning to enter Catholic, Jewish or Protestant seminaries. Additionally, Religious Studies is a good complement to majors in such fields as Anthropology, English, Fine Arts, History, International Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. Religious Studies is one significant way to integrate course studies within the university curriculum.
- B.A. Religious Studies
- The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies at IUP.
- Minor in Religious Studies
- The Department of Religious Studies offers a Minor in Religious Studies.
- Religious Studies Honors Track
- Course requirements for the Honors Program.