Religious Studies, BA

Given the impact of religious power, studying it is crucial

Because religion is believed to be the most powerful and widespread force in the world, the Religious Studies bachelor’s degree program will help you understand the relationship between religion and politics, economics, and social structures.

• Learn about the faiths, world views, and ways of life of people all over the world.
• Receive a balanced, nonsectarian, cross-cultural perspective leading to a better understanding of the phenomenon of religion in human experience.
• Develop critical thinking and analytical skills, public speaking, and cross-cultural communication.
• Gain experience in factual description, comparative and critical analysis, and historical judgment.
• Enhance your knowledge of cultural diversity and the complexity of diverse world views.
• Prepare for professions as ministers, priests, rabbis, or careers in international relations and development, religious education, religious journalism, and religious broadcasting.
• Strengthen your education by complementing a BA in Religious Studies to majors in such fields as anthropology, English, fine arts, history, international studies, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology.

We believe in real-world experience. That’s why we recommend that all of our majors get internships. If you work hard, we will make sure you get an internship that challenges you.