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Religious Studies

Degree

Bachelor of Science, Major, Minor

School/College

College of Arts & Sciences
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Students majoring in Religious Studies at Fairfield University are devoted to studying religion as a human phenomenon.

What You'll Learn and Do

Develop a holistic understanding of religion

The program offers various perspectives concerning world religion with classes ranging from contemporary theology to the rise of “New Age” religions. Religious studies students are challenged in the classroom through conversations and research projects to learn the history of religion and how it has shaped values and politics.

Set yourself up for postgraduate success

After graduation, religious studies majors have the same opportunities as fellow humanities and social sciences graduates. Our graduates become teachers and social workers, go on to law or medical school, get into business, or go on to graduate studies in a variety of fields.

Learn from experts

Our committed faculty stands at the heart of the Religious Studies program. They are teachers, theologians, scripture specialists, and scholars of the world’s religions who craft their courses to understand the answers found in its traditions.

Export your education

Religious studies students gain an informed perspective of the world’s religions throughout the program. This understanding can be applied to fields such as education, law, business, and social services.

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Course Requirements

Religious Studies Major

30 credits

Religious Studies Minor

15 credits

Contact Us

Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100

Where Will Religious Studies Take You?

Graduates of Fairfield's Religious Studies program have all the opportunities available to fellow graduates in the humanities and social sciences. Our graduates become teachers and social workers, go on to law or medical school, get into business, or on to graduate study in a variety of fields.

In religious studies, we find that taking the enduring questions seriously means that the real world will take you seriously. Recent graduate stories include:

  • One who completed a master's degree at Yale and now teaches in Baltimore
  • One who graduated Phi Beta Kappa and was offered a full scholarship to law school

Student Learning Objectives

Demonstrate

Demonstrate knowledge of the beliefs, practices, and texts of multiple major religious traditions.

Understand

Understand the diversity and complexity of religious traditions flourishing today.

Comprehend

Comprehend the various ways religious beliefs and practices change in distinct temporal and geographical settings.

Analyze

Critically analyze significant questions and problems through the careful study of religious intellectual traditions.

Develop

Develop scholarly skills to conduct sophisticated research within the discipline.

Resources for Student Success

The University Career Center serves Fairfield University students with comprehensive career support services, programming, and resources.

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Fairfield supports the scholarly success and intellectual growth of our students by providing various resources on campus including the Science Center, Writing Center, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, and more.

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