Religious belief has inspired both armies and charities, politicians and prophetic voices that have shaped world history. Religions have provided the foundation for ethical behavior and in many ...

There are many options all over the world for those studying Religious Studies to study abroad. Many Religious Studies majors and minors study abroad to gain important cross-cultural perspectives, ...

Religion is central in shaping culture. While cultural differences stem from religion, many similarities find their expression in religion. Learn about several world religions and the way each ...

Comparative inquiry into the nature of global religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Experiential, social, and material aspects of religions ...

Director: Mohammed Kadalah, Ph.D. The Arabic, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies (AIMES) minor offers a unique opportunity to explore the languages, cultures, histories, and traditions of a dynamic ...

Aun Hasan Ali, MW 1:25–2:15, CASE E240 (*Note you must also sign up for a recitation section.) Surveys different approaches to the study of religion. Students will grow familiar with key thinkers, ...

Regardless of whether Georgetown University’s incoming first-years are studying hard science or humanities, all are united by a common obligation to the university’s core curriculum — in particular, ...

One year, for Hanukkah, my grandmother gave me the Book of Mormon. She was not trying to convert me. She was not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was Jewish, though a ...

When ninth-grade schoolchildren in Kyrgyzstan began classes this year, they discovered a new subject in the curriculum: the History of the Development of Religions. President Sadyr Japarov laid out ...

At UD, our religious studies and theology majors are part of a tight-knit community of learners, asking critical questions about the study of religion and theology today. You'll be prepared to ...

Study of Greek and Roman myths and hero tales and their place in the arts and literature of Western civilization. Also provides an introduction to the general nature and function of myth. *Click on ...