elcome to the Department of Religious Studies Undergraduate Program.  The Department of Religious Studies is a community of scholars committed to understanding and elucidating religious tradition, particularly exemplified in Roman Catholic beliefs and practices and in conversation with those of the Christian denominations and with Judaism, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism.  Introductory coursework in Religious Studies encourages students to critically examine their own faith and vocation as they participate in scholarly study of the practices, beliefs, and history of these religious traditions.  As Religious Studies majors, students develop stronger skills in reading, interpreting, and communicating about religious texts and ideas and, in more structured ways, they are guided in the application of their knowledge to studies of local and global religious contexts. 


Students minoring in religious studies must complete 18 semester hours in the Department of Religious Studies. At least 12 semester hours are to be at the 300-400 level. At least 3 semester hours are to be at the 400 level.