43 Religious Studies Course Programs

The academic study of religion is a multidisciplinary field, which draws on the varied disciplines of the human, social and biological sciences. Harpur College offers a wide range of courses that allow students to learn about different religious traditions through these many methodologies.

Do you have a passion to become an independent philosophical researcher or are you eager to know more about the relationship between religion, ethics and history? Our semester courses aim to encourage students to be more conscious, to be creative and critical in their thinking and to consider their own fundamental beliefs and values. If you are already studying in these fields then why not consider studying a semester abroad with a variety of courses in History, Religion or Philosophy at UCT’s Faculty of Humanities. Join the Semester Study Abroad Programme today! Choose from a variety of bachelor and master’s courses, across a wide range of disciplines for international credit transfer.

Introduction to the comparative study of the political role of religious institutions and beliefs. Covers issues such as religion's relationship to violence and terrorism, democracy and human rights, group identity, gender and sexuality, and modernity and secularism.

Religious Studies is a cooperative program offered jointly by Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona, and Scripps Colleges. The program of study is designed to serve both as one focus of a liberal arts education and as a foundation for students planning to pursue the study of religion beyond the baccalaureate degree. Students may enroll in Religious Studies courses offered at any of the undergraduate colleges, and advanced students may, with permission, enroll in master’s-level courses in their area of specialization at Claremont Graduate University.

Religious Studies is a cooperative program offered jointly by Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona and Scripps Colleges. The program of study is designed to serve both as one focus of a liberal arts education and as a foundation for students planning to pursue the study of religion beyond the baccalaureate degree. Students may enroll in Religious Studies courses offered at any of the undergraduate colleges and advanced students may with permission, enroll in master’s-level courses in their area of specialization at Claremont Graduate University.

The Religious Studies department at Bethany is distinctive in its dual focus on social justice and gender studies. The completion of a Religious Studies degree at Bethany College is preparatory for a variety of career paths and graduate-level programs.

Courses in Religious Studies here at Sewanee are designed to raise the central, burning questions that challenge us all: What is the nature of religion? How do human beings express their deepest beliefs, concerns, and faiths? Where do we find and how do we make sense of the sacred? What are our moral commitments and obligations?

Majors in the Religious Studies Department explore faith, spirituality, and history while examining the origins and development of the world’s major religious traditions—Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto. Study these traditions by scrutinizing literature, ritual practices, and religion’s impact on cultural development.

Philosophy and Religious Studies are different majors but share a concern with the fundamentals of human existence.

Explore the role that religion plays in shaping our world through religious studies. Delve into the rich traditions of different faiths and how they intersect with culture, politics and social issues. Through our comprehensive and interdisciplinary program, you will develop critical thinking skills and gain insights into diverse cultures, preparing you for a career in fields such as ministry, law, non-profit work, education, social justice advocacy and more.

In the Franklin College Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, students learn how to ask life’s most important questions while exploring their own values and the values of other cultures. We specialize in helping others seek out and understand lives of meaning. Philosophy majors can debate with the best of them. Perhaps more than any other academic discipline, philosophy trains students to develop thought-provoking, reasonable, arguments while also helping students recognize the faults in others’ positions. Philosophy students are particularly skilled at seeing social issues from a variety of different perspectives as they develop their lines of argumentation. A truly a valuable skill for any career.

Religious Education units at Campion College are studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (Primary). This serves as a foundational, ‘stand-alone’ qualification and as a pathway for further learning in theological studies. For students already with teaching qualifications, it provides an opportunity for professional development. Students enrolled in this course complete RED501, RED502, RED503 and RED504.

The study of religion is as much a process of transformation as an education. As a student of religion at Trinity, you learn to develop and exercise a respectful and open attitude toward a variety of beliefs and practices among the peoples of the world. You are challenged to learn critical thinking in order to separate the “wheat from the chaff,” the substance from the superficial, not only in the discipline itself, but in all of life’s endeavors. You study many religious persuasions, Tibetan Buddhists, Swiss Calvinists, French Catholics, Irani Muslims, while maintaining an enlightened balance between understanding and acceptance.

The study of religion provides all the benefits of any other liberal arts humanities major, and the department offers a diverse curriculum. Faculty specialize in different geographic regions, time periods, and methodologies, and we bring the breadth of our global experience into the classroom. We can acquaint you with the cultures of the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

You’ll have the opportunity to dig into the context and content of the Bible, the Christian faith, and other religions as well in conversation with renowned scholars and teachers who bring a wide range of personal and professional experience to the classroom. Here is a place in which you can ask your hardest questions about the biggest issues of life and get reliable, insightful answers.