Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A. Religious Studies Concentration

This degree is fully online and can be completed through seven-week asynchronous courses that allow students to work at their own pace.

Students following the concentration in religious studies major explore world religions, as well as exciting courses on topics such as Goddesses, Witches, Cults, Yoga, and Mysticism.

PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS

• An internationally renowned group of teaching scholars work closely with students to shape their program of study.
• The program offers a Pre-Divinity Track that prepares students for graduate study in a professional divinity school and career paths in religious non-profits.

THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• Complete your degree fully online, with no set class meeting times.
• Develop key skills such as critical thinking, communication, and problem solving.
• Take courses in a variety of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, literature, history, philosophy, religion, and ethics.

AFTER GRADUATION

• Students are prepared for a variety of careers including non-profit management, pastoral work, and education.
• Graduates hold positions including child/family therapist for Pro Behavioral Health (Boulder, Colo.); vice president for ResourceNet International; manager of pastoral care services for Carilion Health Systems; pastor at Long Branch Baptist Church (Charlotte, N.C.); UNCG development officer; mediator in the Center for Conflict Resolution (Chicago); and vice president at a branch of the Bank of America.
• Graduates have attended prestigious graduate programs at Princeton, Columbia, Duke, Emory, Harvard, Princeton Theological Seminary, Union Theological Seminary, University of Chicago, UNCG, Wake Forest, and Yale.

AFFILIATED MINORS

Islamic Studies and Jewish Studies minors are also available for those wishing to further focus their study of religious traditions.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a minor in Videogaming and Esports that pairs well with this degree. Students complete one required course and 12 hours of electives in courses like Intro to 3D Animation and Fandom and Religion: Rituals, Texts, Communities. Learn More.