Religion/Religious Studies

Mother Teresa. Gandhi. Buddha. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Each of these individuals have one thing in common: a strong religious belief. Religious beliefs have been given credit, or even blamed, for innumerable "miracles" and "disasters," which begs the question, "Who is right?" A program in religious studies can help students form their own answers to such questions. Many religious studies majors find an interest in the various cultures, traditions, and rituals that are linked to religions around the world. Curriculum for this major varies greatly, but courses include much research, reading, writing, and discussion. Specific coursework for a number of various religious faiths and communities should be expected. Topics include the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature, and art of religion; mythology; phenomenology; scriptural and textual studies; and religious history and politics. Degrees are offered from undergraduate through graduate levels. Many courses are held in typical classroom settings, though some may require observations, interviews, or engagement in research. Some courses will likely entail visiting local worship centers of various faiths. Many opportunities exist for students graduating with a degree in religious studies. Career choices such as priests, ministers, rabbis, or nuns are obvious. Less obvious choices include teachers and mental health counselors.

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Arizona State University at Skysong is an innovation center affiliated with ASU in Scottsdale. ASU Skysong combines academia with local industry by providing university programs to support entrepreneurs from area businesses. Skysong also facilitates...

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Founded by former Princeton Theological Seminary faculty, Faith Theological Seminary is an Evangelical Christian school in Baltimore. FTS offers a bachelor’s degree in Religion as well as a master’s degree in Divinity and two doctorates in Ministry...

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With campus adjacent to Grant Park, Meadville Lombard Theological School is a Unitarian Universalist seminary in Chicago. Meadville Lombard confers master’s degrees in Divinity, Leadership Studies, and Religion with an emphasis on multifaith and...

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Formed by the merger of Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist institutions, Seminario Evangélico de Puerto Rico is a Christian seminary in San Juan dedicated to training students for ministry. Seminario Evangélico offers master’s degrees in Divinity...

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is a Christian university and a regional campus of the IAUPR system. The Fajardo campus is the only institution of higher learning to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the northeast Puerto Rico...

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Located in the Pittsburgh metro area, Trinity School for Ministry is an evangelical seminary in the Anglican tradition dedicated to Christian formation. Trinity School offers master’s degrees in Divinity, Religion, and Sacred Theology as well as a...

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Piedmont International University is a Bible-centered Christian college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Academics at PIU are divided among six schools of Bible & Theology, Ministry, Teacher Education, Business, Leadership, and Arts & Sciences. As a...

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Established in 1855, Chicago Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution located downtown beside the University of Chicago. CTS offers master’s and doctoral degrees in seven fields of study, as well as a certificate program in...

Hope College

Hope College is a 4-year liberal arts institute located in downtown Holland. Hope partners with the Reformed Church in America but welcomes students of all faiths, as well as those of no faith. The liberal arts curriculum at Hope is threaded through...

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The academics at Hope are outstanding. Yes, that means the classes can be difficult and a lot of work, but the professors are all excellent; supportive, encouraging, and willing to help you out at virtually any time. They genuinely want you to...

” – Dale from Grandville, MI
Bryn Mawr College

Founded in 1885, Bryn Mawr College is a women’s liberal arts institution in the greater Philadelphia area and part of the Seven Sisters. Bryn Mawr offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors and was the first women’s college to confer a PhD...

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The campus is absolutely beautiful. The academics are rigorous.

” – Mary from plano, TX
Concordia University-Montreal

Concordia University in Montreal is the best university in Canada under 50 years old, according to the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, and among the largest, with 50,000 students. Montreal is the number one student city in North...

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