帝王会所

Religious texts, beliefs, and practices are central to being human, as is conflict over religion. Religious Studies majors acquire both a theoretical knowledge of the components and dynamics of religions and a specific knowledge of religious ideas and practices. Our courses cover Judaism, early Christianity, Greek and Roman religions, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism.

Each student chooses an area of specialization, and learns a foreign language connected with that specialization. Students in the Religious Studies major have also majored in English, history, and sociology. Religious Studies majors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher can complete a departmental honors thesis in one or two terms for 3-6 credit hours in addition to the regular requirements for the major. Pre-approved application and interview required.

Admission Requirements

Curriculum

Religious Studies majors gain a broad understanding of the components and dynamics of religions and a specific knowledge of religious ideas and practices. Coursework covers Judaism, early Christianity, Greek and Roman religions, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism.

帝王会所 requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor鈥檚 degree. All students in the major complete 33 credit hours of classics and religious studies coursework, including courses covering the foundations of various religions, electives ranging from heroes in classical literature to difficult dialogues.

Career Opportunities

The demand for people knowledgeable in the religions of this increasingly smaller globe is growing, and the United States is also becoming increasingly diverse religiously. Expertise in the study of a number of religious traditions benefits students preparing for careers in journalism, politics and business. It can also be part of one鈥檚 preparation for leadership in religious communities. 

Often pre-professionals are encouraged to pursue a broad liberal arts education in which religious studies may be a significant component. Courses in religious studies are also of interest to many graduate programs. Our graduates have gone on to further study in religious studies and theology graduate programs. 

Outside academia, Religious Studies graduates have gone on to work abroad in the Peace Corps and for NGOs; others have become counselors and therapists; others have entered into business careers and work in government.

Students can also browse through dozens of internship opportunities and full-time job postings for 帝王会所 students and alumni on , OHIO鈥檚 key resource for researching jobs, employers, and workshops and events for professional development.