Religion majors and minors explore how people conceive of life in relation to that which is ultimate by looking at rituals, writings, artifacts and other cultural practices.
Jump right in to explore the depths of human life
and thought, through courses covering the major world religions and Christianity from a variety of angles.
Develop strong critical reading and writing skills in course work that involves the many dimensions of human life.
Study at a university whose historic relationship with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affirms that the study of religion is integral in a liberal arts and sciences education.
Become eligible for grants of one-half tuition if you are planning a full-time church vocation.
The Religion program includes courses like:
Fr
Understanding Religion (either Communities, Text & Ideas, or Society an Culture)
So
Sophomore Seminar, plus another religion course
Jr
3 Religion courses
Sr
Senior Seminar, plus 3 other religion courses
In addition to three different versions of the introductory course Understanding Religion, first-year students and sophomores can choose among such courses as Faith & Ethical Leadership; Leadership in Ministry; and sophomores seminars in Finding the Founders: Lives of Confucius, the Buddha, and Jesus; Thinking About Christian Faith; Religion and Literature.
Many recent religion graduates pursue church-related vocations like ordained ministry, religious education, church music or pastoral counseling. Others begin careers in social work, teaching, medicine, law, business or public service.
