Department of Religious and Theological Studies

The Department of Religious and Theological Studies pursues a path in which religious faith and critical thinking are mutually enlightening. You'll sample both the more broadly religious and more specifically theological courses offered, and a variety of focus areas helps you choose a path of study that is appropriate for your interests and needs.

We offer a versatile liberal arts degree that is valuable in multiple contexts. Some graduates pursue further study in religion, business, history or law, while others enter directly into the working world in church-related contexts, social services, education or corporate life.

In an age when the direction of our culture is all about data, efficiency, celebrity and power, we offer students a chance to reflect on spirituality, relationships, community and life's deeper meanings. Our program offers breadth as well as depth, exploring the world's great religious traditions, while offering opportunities to dig deeply into spiritual ideas, symbols and practices.
Dr. Daniel Cowdin, professor and department chair

Explore Our Programs

Religious and theological studies (major, minor)

Our religious and theological studies program offers a deep intellectual engagement with the Christian religious tradition, including our Catholic heritage, as well as a rich, comparative approach to the great religions of the world. You can tailor your experience through a choice of four concentrations.

Religious and theological studies program

Meet Our Faculty

Our program is enriched by a diverse and accomplished full-time and adjunct faculty, whose broad range of research and professional experiences set us apart. We are scholars and practitioners who bring expertise in areas such as ethics, interfaith dialogue, scriptural studies, religious history and the intersection of faith and contemporary society. With backgrounds spanning academia, ministry, nonprofit work and global research, our faculty offer real-world insights that bridge classroom learning with lived experience.

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