Religious Studies

Anthropology of Religion explores how human societies construct, practice, and experience religious beliefs and rituals. Learners will understand the social functions of myth, ritual, sacred spaces, and the relationship between religious practices and cultural identity across diverse global communities.

Atheism and Secularism examines the history, philosophy, and social impact of non-religious belief systems and secular governance. Learners will understand the development of freethought, the separation of church and state, and the cultural role of secularity in modern societies.

Buddhism examines the origins, core teachings, and historical development of Buddhist traditions. Learners will understand key concepts such as the Four Noble Truths, karma, and meditation, as well as the cultural and philosophical variations across Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana branches.

Christianity explores the origins, theology, and historical evolution of the Christian faith. Learners will understand the life and teachings of Jesus, key theological doctrines, and the development of major denominations, including Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox traditions.

Comparative Religion analyzes the similarities and differences among the world's major religious traditions. Learners will compare diverse beliefs, rituals, sacred texts, and ethical systems to understand the common themes and unique characteristics of human religious expression.

Hinduism examines the diverse philosophical, spiritual, and cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent. Learners will understand core concepts such as dharma, karma, samsara, and moksha, alongside the historical development of Hindu texts, deities, and ritual practices.

Introduction to Religious Studies provides an academic framework for analyzing religion as a global human phenomenon. Learners will understand the major methodologies used to study sacred texts, rituals, and beliefs objectively, without endorsing or refuting specific faith traditions.

Islam examines the origins, core beliefs, and historical expansion of the Islamic faith. Learners will understand the teachings of the Quran, the life of Prophet Muhammad, the Five Pillars, and the cultural and political history of the Islamic world.

Judaism explores the history, theology, and cultural practices of the Jewish people. Learners will understand the foundational texts of the Torah and Talmud, key covenantal concepts, historical migrations, and the development of contemporary Jewish denominations and traditions.

Mysticism and Spirituality examines the history and practices of direct, personal experiences of the divine or transcendent. Learners will understand the esoteric traditions within major world religions, the psychology of mystical states, and contemporary forms of non-institutional spirituality.

This topic covers modern spiritual, religious, and philosophical groups that have emerged outside traditional mainstream faiths. Learners will understand their historical origins, social dynamics, and how scholars analyze their beliefs and practices.

This field examines the philosophical analysis of religious concepts, beliefs, and arguments. Learners will evaluate classical arguments for the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the relationship between faith, reason, and morality.

This subject explores how religious beliefs, institutions, and identities influence political systems, public policy, and global conflicts. Learners will analyze the historical and contemporary interactions between church and state across different societies.

This field investigates the moral frameworks, values, and ethical teachings found within various religious traditions. Learners will examine how different faiths address contemporary ethical dilemmas, social justice issues, and personal moral conduct.

This topic focuses on the sacred writings of major global faiths, including their historical contexts, literary styles, and interpretations. Learners will analyze key scriptures to understand their theological significance and cultural impact.

This discipline studies the practices, historical backgrounds, developments, and roles of religion in human society. Learners will understand how religious beliefs influence social behavior, institutional structures, and cultural identities.

This subject involves the systematic study of the nature of the divine, religious beliefs, and spiritual truths. Learners will analyze theological doctrines, historical debates, and the philosophical foundations of specific religious traditions.

This interdisciplinary field combines the study of specific theological doctrines with the philosophical analysis of religious concepts. Learners will evaluate arguments regarding divine nature, religious epistemology, and the logical coherence of faith systems.

This topic provides a comparative study of the major religious traditions of the world, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Learners will understand their core doctrines, rituals, histories, and cultural expressions.

This introductory survey explores the foundational beliefs, historical developments, and practices of major global religious traditions. Learners will gain a broad understanding of how diverse faiths shape human history and contemporary global cultures.