Religious Studies - Stonehill College

Religious Studies from Stonehill College is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Introduction The Department of Religious Studies focuses on the religious beliefs and practices of communities and individuals throughout history and in the present. It introduces students to religious traditions worldwide, and to the ways in which those traditions have been studied. In a liberal arts setting, Religious Studies is an integrative discipline, embracing virtually all aspects of human experience, as expressed in history, art, literature, social organization, politics, scientific exploration, and ethics. In the Catholic tradition of the quest for greater understanding, the Department of Religious Studies helps students develop critical appreciation of their own traditions and those of others. Curriculum In the General Education curriculum, the Department introduces students to the study of religion through the required first-year course. Students may also explore specific topics in the study of religion in a variety of Learning Communities and Moral Inquiry courses. Majors in Religious Studies are able to explore in breadth and depth the compelling mysteries, the powerful intellectual and social constructs, and the heights of holiness that religious women and men have achieved. Career Options for Religious Studies Majors Because Religious Studies is an integrative discipline, majors and minors have gone on to pursue graduate study and careers in such fields as journalism, law, education, business, and health care, as well as in various forms of ministry. View more details on Stonehill College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.