Religious Studies

Major, Minor

PROGRAM: RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Union offers a rich, interdisciplinary approach to religious studies, drawing on anthropology, history, literature, philosophy and political science to explore the complexities of human belief and behavior.

Students may concentrate in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Asian religions, ancient Mediterranean religions or religion in culture and society. Courses range from Ancient World Mythology and Global Christianities to Islamic Art and Architecture, The Holocaust and Women and Politics in the Muslim World.

Courses and requirements

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Careers after Union

Graduate student, Jewish Theological Seminary

J.D. candidate, Albany Law School

Public health analyst, U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS

School counselor

Social worker

Teaching Fellow, English and Religion, Esperanza Academy of Lawrence

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