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Theology, Divinity and Religious StudiesMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Students majoring in Religious Studies at Fairfield University are devoted to the study of religion as a human phenomenon. They explore the philosophy and reasoning behind religion and the beliefs of cultures across the globe. The study is wide-ranging, and includes all actions of religious experience, belief and practice through a multitude of perspectives. Our committed faculty stands at the heart of the department. They are teachers, theologians, scripture specialists and scholars of the world?s religions, who craft their courses to understand the answers found in its traditions. The program offers you a wide variety of perspectives and courses concerning world religion. Classes range from contemporary theology to the examination of the rise of ?New Age? religions. Collectively, you will receive a comprehensive education that is both broad and deep. You will be challenged in the classroom through conversations and research projects; learn the history of religion and how it has shaped values and politics; and gain an understanding of the impact of different symbols, texts, gestures and claims. Throughout the program, you will gain an informed perspective of the world?s religions, and you will be able to apply it to fields such as education, law, business and social services. The Religious Studies curriculum presents a critical inquiry into the religious dimension of human experience. After an introduction to the nature of religion and the methods employed in its study, students can select from a variety of courses exploring specific topics such as sacred texts, issues in sexual ethics, questions of life and death, and the wide variety of devotions and practices that animate religious communities. The study of religion allows for an informed appreciation of the motivations and values given expression in religious belief, and the way in which culture shapes, and is shaped by, that belief. Students may take courses offered by the Religious Studies Department as part of the required core curriculum, as electives, or as part of a major or minor program in religious studies under the direction of a departmental advisor.
Program overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Students majoring in Religious Studies at Fairfield University are devoted to the study of religion as a human phenomenon. They explore the philosophy and reasoning behind religion and the beliefs of cultures across the globe. The study is wide-ranging, and includes all actions of religious experience, belief and practice through a multitude of perspectives. Our committed faculty stands at the heart of the department. They are teachers, theologians, scripture specialists and scholars of the world?s religions, who craft their courses to understand the answers found in its traditions. The program offers you a wide variety of perspectives and courses concerning world religion. Classes range from contemporary theology to the examination of the rise of ?New Age? religions. Collectively, you will receive a comprehensive education that is both broad and deep. You will be challenged in the classroom through conversations and research projects; learn the history of religion and how it has shaped values and politics; and gain an understanding of the impact of different symbols, texts, gestures and claims. Throughout the program, you will gain an informed perspective of the world?s religions, and you will be able to apply it to fields such as education, law, business and social services. The Religious Studies curriculum presents a critical inquiry into the religious dimension of human experience. After an introduction to the nature of religion and the methods employed in its study, students can select from a variety of courses exploring specific topics such as sacred texts, issues in sexual ethics, questions of life and death, and the wide variety of devotions and practices that animate religious communities. The study of religion allows for an informed appreciation of the motivations and values given expression in religious belief, and the way in which culture shapes, and is shaped by, that belief. Students may take courses offered by the Religious Studies Department as part of the required core curriculum, as electives, or as part of a major or minor program in religious studies under the direction of a departmental advisor.
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Bachelor Degree in Religious Studies
1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, United States
48 monthsProgram duration
Theology, Divinity and Religious StudiesMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Program overview
Main Subject
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
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