Religion - Gustavus Adolphus College

Religion from Gustavus Adolphus College is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The program of the Department of Religion is designed to meet the needs of all students for a critical appreciation of religion as a basic aspect of human experience, of the Christian faith and its contemporary expressions, and of the methods appropriate to the study of religion . Because the data of religion are so varied, its study involves the use of perspectives and methods from several fields, including the arts and foreign languages, social sciences and literature, history, and philosophy. Thus the study of religion offers a unique opportunity for the type of integrated study that is desirable in a liberal arts education. The major and minor are designed to help students deepen their understanding, whether for the sake of their own personal development or to prepare for graduate study in religion, or to provide a broad, pre-professional study in preparation for seminary, law school, medical school, or other professional programs. The curriculum is organized under four areas of concentration: Biblical Studies; Theological Studies; Religion , Culture, and Society; and History of Religions, along with special courses. Each of the areas of concentration offers a specific approach to defining what is distinctive about religion and toward demonstrating the relations between religion and associated academic disciplines. There are several excellent opportunities for Religion majors or minors to study abroad. Students emphasizing Biblical Studies may wish to consider study at universities in Israel or at archaeological excavations; students emphasizing Theology may especially consider study in Germany, Sweden, or the United Kingdom; and students concentrating in History of Religions or Religion and Culture may find study in India or Japan particularly attractive. In addition to these and other overseas study opportunities, students are encouraged to consider immersion or service learning programs within the United States, such as those in urban areas, in Appalachia, or on reservations. View more details on Gustavus Adolphus College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.