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 ...

REL 110, 111: 6 s.h. Complete any four Religious Studies courses (3 of which must be at the 300 or 400 level): 12 s.h. 101 Exploring Religion. (3) (General Education/ Humanities) An introduction to ...

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, ...

Religion is central in shaping culture. While cultural differences stem from religion, many similarities find their expression in religion. Learn about several world religions and the way each ...

This course introduces students to the study of religion by examining religious practices within a variety of cultural and historical contexts around the world. The course invites students to think ...

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

The timing of the course, called “Antisemitism Then and Now,” coincides with a rapid rise of antisemitism in the United ...

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, ...

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 allows you to consider a variety of human experiences, intellectual pursuits and ritual practices within different cultural and historical contexts. This program includes multiple ...