Department for the Study of Religion
Our Mission
- Introduce the methodologies of religious studies as an academic discipline
- Advance the profession of religious studies through a commitment to scholarly research, publication, interpretation, and discussion
- Cultivate an understanding of religious pluralism, including non-religious perspectives, in order to create global citizens in a religiously diverse world, and
- Promote informed public dialogue about religion and its influence on society and culture.
Why major in religious studies?
The academic study of religion is central to the creation of a community of world citizens. Our program is designed for students who live in a pluralistic society and who wish to investigate the role religions play in human life and society. Because religion has contributed to the human story of almost every culture, it is difficult to understand human behavior or to interpret world events without grasping how religion has helped to shape them. Read more about the major.
The Latest News From Us
The Logic of the Birds: Sufi Poetry
with Olidamini Ogunnaike, Ph.D.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
@9:30 a.m.
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Multiple Medinas and Karbalas: Survival and Salvation from the Islamic Past and Present
with Maryam Kashani, Ph.D.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
@4 p.m.
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Summer 2025 Study Abroad Opportunity in Colombia
Learn About Peace, War, and HopeFaculty Leader: Rebecca Bartel ([email protected])
Decolonizing Justice
We will meet with Indigenous communities, Afro-Colombian communities, and communities
of former guerrilla combatants who are working together for restorative justice.
Communities of Care
We will meet and learn from people who are committed to grassroots, community-based
social and political transformation.
Culture, Food, Art
We will discover together how intercultural engagement (and cultural joy!) together
with amazing food and collective artistic expression are all part of building peace.
More information on the Aztecs Abroad Global Education Portal.
Information Sessions:
- Thursday, Dec 5, 3-4 p.m., in person (location AL-109)
- Friday, Jan 31, 12-1 p.m., virtual (Zoom)
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