Religious Studies - Hamilton College Clinton

Religious Studies from Hamilton College Clinton is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. THERE IS LITTLE DOUBT THAT RELIGION is one of the most important ? and vexing ? forces in the modern world. Terrorist attacks, wars and conquests are carried out in its name. The science of Darwinian evolution is challenged by Bible-based concepts of creationism and intelligent design. Catholics struggle with the tragedies wrought by abusive priests. The public posting of the Ten Commandments tears communities apart and provokes court action. Yet at least eight in 10 U.S. adults identify themselves as believing in God in recent surveys, and few would argue that religion cannot be an important force for good. The religious studies program at Hamilton seeks to understand religion not simply as social institution or dogma, but as a powerful facet of human experience and culture. The program offers critical, diverse perspectives on many of the world's religious traditions. Students may study the Bible, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Eastern religions and Native American traditions as well as the many cultural, social and artistic means by which religion is expressed and represented. Religious studies is deeply interdisciplinary: majors may do research in the fields of philosophy, anthropology, sociology, psychology, history, literary analysis, oral cultures, art history, women's studies and archaeology. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES The interdisciplinary nature of religious studies creates a wide array of potential research options for students, from archaeological field work to computer-assisted inquiries to historical study. Conducting research with the collaboration or guidance of a faculty member is a critical part of the curriculum as students make connections across disciplines and integrate classroom learning. THE SENIOR PROGRAM The Senior Program represents a culminating intellectual experience for seniors in the religious studies program. Its centerpiece in the senior project, in which each major plans, writes and presents a self-directed, interdisciplinary course of study that balances critical skills and creativity. The senior project is carried out under the close supervision of at least one faculty member. RESOURCES The continuing presence and importance of Native American culture of the Iroquois/Haudenosaunee peoples in the Upstate New York region surrounding Hamilton College has inspired many student projects. View more details on Hamilton College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.