This undergraduate major studies religion across cultures, using critical and interdisciplinary methods. Classes introduce the world's traditions and their histories, and also ask what religion is and how people interpret it.
Majors learn the basics of the main world religions, their texts and histories, develop deeper expertise in one tradition, and gain a critical grasp of leading theories used to study religion.
What graduates take away is religious literacy, insight into what motivates believers and strong critical thinking that serves them in later careers.
Undergraduate students also complete general education requirements alongside the major, so the degree combines focused study with a broad academic foundation. Prospective applicants should consult the program page and the relevant school admissions pages for current requirements, deadlines and tuition, since those details are not given on the program page.
