Description

BA in Religious Studies

In Religious Studies from Webster University students study the religious systems of the world in their socio-historical contexts and critically examine the phenomenon of religion as it relates to issues of personal meaning and international affairs.

Duration

4 years

Starting Date

January, June, August

Tuition Fee

$ 30,530 per year

Location

Webster Groves, United States

About the program

In Religious Studies from Webster University students study all forms of expression of the religious life — myth, art, meditation, ritual, ideas, festivals, mysticism, etc. — from individual experience to world religions like Buddhism and Judaism and in small-scale societies like the Lakota of North America or the Semai of Malaysia.

Learning outcomes

Broad knowledge of the history, beliefs, practices, and contemporary dynamics of the world’s religious systems
In-depth knowledge of at least two specific religious systems in their socio-historical contexts
Comparative knowledge of classical and contemporary theories about the origins and functions of religious beliefs and practices in human life and society
Practical knowledge of the impact religion has on international affairs and personal lives

Courses Included

Religious Traditions
Religion and the Arts and Humanities
Religion and the Social Sciences
Religious Studies
Buddhism and Judaism

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