Religion
Why take courses in Religion?
In our courses, students develop deep multicultural awareness and effective research, writing, analytic, and problem-solving skills. We encourage students to think critically and charitably about religion and to develop the skills necessary to understand and communicate effectively across differences.
What kinds of questions does Religion explore?
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When do political candidates use religious language and to what effect? How does religious identity affect voting patterns?
- How do categories and interconnections of religion and violence provide a critical framework for investigating perpetuations of, sufferings of, and resistances to violence in various religious traditions?
- How does devotional literature, and performance interact with and become shaped by social and historical circumstances in different traditions?
What advice would you give students interested in taking courses in Religion?
Whether through concentrated learning in particular religious traditions and specific areas of religious thought and practice or surveys of unfamiliar religious traditions, our curriculum complements a variety of other disciplinary pursuits.
Taking Courses
Courses for non-majors or general interest
- Any 100-level course is a good starting point for any religious tradition. Students with prior knowledge of a particular tradition or practice may wish to explore options at the 200-level.
Getting started in the major
All RELG courses count toward the major, but students interested in declaring the major should begin exploring options for the distribution requirement as explained in the catalog.
Advanced Placement Credit
There are no AP or HL-IB exams that are applicable for transfer. Refer to the AP/IB chart for complete information about AP test scores.
Majoring in Religion
Provided are two examples of how a student could distribute courses required for the major over three or four years. See the catalog for additional details about major requirements.
Sample Four-Year Plans
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Y1 | FYSP XXX | RELG 2XX |
| Y2 | RELG 2XX RELG 2XX |
RELG 2XX |
| Y3 | RELG 3XX | Study Away |
| Y4 | RELG 3XX RELG 401 |
RELG 402 |
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Y1 | ||
| Y2 | RELG 1XX | RELG 2XX RELG 2XX |
| Y3 | RELG 2XX RELG 2XX |
RELG 2XX |
| Y4 | RELG 2XX RELG 401 |
RELG 3XX |
Related Areas of Study
Africana Studies; Anthropology; Archaeological Studies; Art History; Cinema Studies; Classical Civilization; Comparative American Studies; East Asian Studies; Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies; Hispanic Studies; History; Jewish Studies; Languages; Law and Society; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies; Sociology.
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Religion Major Requirements
Religion Department