Comparative Religions Concentration
Are you interested in learning more about the fundamental philosophies of religion? Focused on the significance of religion and exploration of the role religion plays in shaping our world, this 12 credit hour concentration explores several avenues and aspects of the significance of ritual and practice.
Students can explore a variety of topics, from Christianity and Buddhism, to Religion and Magic, and everything in between. This concentration can help you prepare for a broad understanding of how religion informs many aspects of civic life.
A concentration in comparative religions might be for you if:
- You want to know more about cultural values and the human experience.
- You’re interested in how interfaith efforts can build societal bridges.
- You want to know how your personal religious beliefs compare and contrast with other religions.
- You’re interested in how religion finds its way into political, economic, and community life.
Majors that are well supplemented by this concentration include:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- International Relations and Political Science
- Business
Curriculum Guide
The curriculum guide outlines the different classes you will need to take for the Comparative Religions concentration. You'll want to review this guide to get a complete picture of how this concentration might fit in with your desired major.