宗教学文学士

宗教研究使学生了解全球宗教传统。该部门提供的研究领域包括亚洲宗教传统，近东（中东）宗教传统（犹太教，伊斯兰教和基督教）以及宗教的比较方面。学生将学习阅读和解释神圣文本的技能。他们从比较和跨文化的角度探讨宗教的文化和社会层面，并考虑宗教价值观和道德观，并探讨与全球问题的关系。学生继续在政府，服务或非营利部门工作，并从事人文学科的研究生工作。宗教改变了世界。无论您是从事政府，娱乐业还是社区服务事业，没有宗教素养就无法理解人们的价值观和动机。作为宗教研究专业，您将探索宗教的许多方面，包括其精神，历史，文化和社会
Religious studies provides students an understanding of the traditions of religions across the globe. Areas of study offered by the department include Asian religious traditions, Near (Middle) East religious traditions (Judaism, Islam, and Christianity), and comparative aspects of religion. Students develop skills in reading and interpreting sacred texts. They explore the cultural and social dimensions of religion along with a consideration of religious values and ethics from comparative and cross-cultural perspectives, and with relation to global issues. Students go on to work in the government, service, or nonprofit sectors, as well as pursue graduate work in the humanities.Religion shapes the world. Whether you pursue a career in government, the entertainment industry, or community service, you cannot understand people's values and motivations without religious literacy. As a religious studies major, you will explore the many dimensions of religion?its spiritual, historical, cultural, and social aspects. You will understand more fully your own religious traditions, and learn from the traditions of others.The department offers cross-cultural perspectives on religion. Mason, with its diverse student body, is an ideal environment in which to undertake such study. Likewise, the Washington, DC area offers rich opportunities for encounters with a variety of religious institutions and faith communities.As a religious studies graduate, you will have the ability to analyze complex information and to approach global issues from multiple perspectives. You will be an effective writer with well-developed skills in research and comparative analysis. These abilities will not only enrich you personally, but are also highly valued by prospective employers. Our majors and minors have pursued opportunities in law, religious vocations, business, and advanced study in the field.