Religion - Butler University

Religion from Butler University is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The study of religion is not only for the religious! Understanding religious human traditions is of great value in and of itself. Religion is a key element in most human cultures. As our 'global village' becomes increasingly smaller, opportunities for interaction with people of other cultures, and of other faiths, is constantly increasing. Especially in view of recent acts of violence perpetrated in the name of religion , it is crucial that we make greater efforts to understand one another better. This is one of the reasons why studying 'religion' as a major at university involves studying not only religious traditions that are familiar, but also prominent ones from other cultures. Understanding about religions is important, whether one is planning for a career in medicine, politics, law, business, or something else. The study of religion at Butler University cultivates many skills that will serve students well in any career they happen to pursue, such as critical thinking, textual analysis, debating skills, curiosity, open-mindedness, ethics, decision making, and understanding other cultures and ways of life. Careers for religion majors Of course, it goes without saying that the study of religion is also a great way of preparing for graduate study at seminary or for other vocations of a religious nature. The diversity of texts, traditions, historical study and approaches to religion taken at Butler will provide students of any religious tradition with the general grounding they need to go on to further studies for ministry, teaching, social service and other careers in religion . Recent Butler graduates have enrolled in graduate programs at Duke, Vanderbilt, University of Chicago, Boston University, Christian Theological Seminary, and Lexington Theological Seminary. View more details on Butler University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.