The mission of the 宗教研究 program is to acquaint students with the roles played by religion in human society and life. By helping students acquire an appreciative knowledge of diverse religious traditions and offering them a context for self-conscious reflection on their own worldviews, 宗教研究 courses prepare them to become informed, 反光, and responsible citizens of “global village.”
The courses in the minor introduce students to a wide range of disciplinary perspectives, 包括历史, 哲学, 文学研究, 社会学, 心理学, 艺术历史, 性别研究. 以这种方式, 宗教研究 curriculum provides an intellectual arena for exploring the fascinatingly complex world of religion in ways that are directly relevant to students’ academic, 个人, and professional interests. The broad liberal arts 教育 and critical thinking and communications skills that students acquire by completing 宗教研究 minor effectively prepare them for careers in health care, 教育, 政府, 社会工作, international business and affairs, 部, 和法律.
More information about the 宗教研究 Program can be found in the 课程目录.