Animals and the Sacred
Examining the ways animals are central to the symbolic representation and language of almost every religious tradition.
A degree in religion studies
won’t teach you how to be religious.
But it will help you understand
the people and the world around you,
no matter what you do for a living.
Our students learn to discern the role of religion for individuals, cultures, and societies. They study and compare the myths, symbols, and rituals of various religious traditions from an outsiders’ stance, in a context of free inquiry.
Through our religion studies curriculum, students learn to read closely, think critically, discuss insightfully, and write analytically — resulting in a graduate with skills for responsible participation in their diverse local and global communities.
These skills are the heart of a liberal arts education.
