Religious belief has inspired both armies and charities, politicians and prophetic voices that have shaped world history. Religions have provided the foundation for ethical behavior and in many ...

There are many options all over the world for those studying Religious Studies to study abroad. Many Religious Studies majors and minors study abroad to gain important cross-cultural perspectives, ...

The contemporary field of religious studies contributes significantly to a liberal arts education, cultivating the investigation of religious thought, ritual, spiritual insight, culture, history, and ...

Our program provides a solid grounding for students to examine the foundational and transformative developments of the Humanistic disciplinary fields such as Literature, History, Religious Studies, ...

The Department of Religious Studies offers a B.A. in Religion. Religious Studies courses provide in-depth study of religious traditions, spiritualities, past and lived experiences explored within a ...

Religious studies courses tend to focus on history-defining texts, forcing students to ask new questions about old works. This quarter at the University of Chicago is no different, featuring classes ...

Religious Studies major John Campana pushes a prayer wheel (mani khorlo) in Leh, Ladakh, during the Buddhist Himalaya short term course. Religious Studies major Chloe Dwinal ’25 interviewing a new ...

"Religion of Anime" is taught by professor Jolyon Thomas. A new class lets students learn about Japanese culture and religion by watching anime and reading manga. “Religion of Anime,” taught by ...

Comparative inquiry into the nature of global religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Experiential, social, and material aspects of religions ...

Religious studies is a discipline that explores the spiritual and religious practices of individuals and cultures around the world. The Department of Religious Studies offers powerful opportunities ...