Religious Studies - Monmouth College

Religious Studies from Monmouth College is a Campus Bachelor Philosophy degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Religious Studies Overview The department encompasses two disciplines that share a commitment to pursue the fundamental questions of human existence, particularly at the intersection of faith and knowledge, and to examine the various ways in which the traditions of philosophy and religion have answered these questions. The academic study of religion is an exciting approach to a liberal arts education. It is inherently interdisciplinary?drawing upon the insights of history, sociology, politics, philosophy and literature, among others. The program is designed to provide opportunities for students to approach religious traditions in a variety of ways?including an exploration of rituals, beliefs, theology, ethics, communal worship, etc. With courses in the study of the Bible and the history of Christian thought, the major gives students a solid grounding in Christian traditions. The program is further designed to expose students to the rich history and variety of the world's religious traditions. Career and Graduate School Opportunities Our alums go on to a variety of careers after Monmouth. Some of our most recent majors include a graduate student in philosophy at Northern Illinois University; a law school student at Washington University, St. Louis, MO, Northern Illinois University, and at Chicago-Kent College of Law. View more details on Monmouth College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Philosophy courses.