宗教研究是人类知识史上最古老的追求之一。埃默里（Emory）的课程旨在向学生介绍世界上活着的宗教的教义和实践。同样重要的是，该大学提供了一个重要的背景，可以退出特定的宗教，以便跨传统地比较和主题地研究宗教的各个方面，例如公共生活中的宗教，宗教与性别，宗教与文化。宗教专业要求至少三十五小时（十一门课程），其中一门可以在同类学科中修读。在选择学习课程时，学生与顾问紧密合作非常重要，例如可能包括强调特定的宗教传统或主题强调，例如宗教与冲突，宗教与伦理，宗教与性别，仪式和表演研究，古典文本和宗教思想，或比较神圣的
Religion is one of the most powerful social and cultural forces in human history. It has wreaked havoc through time and been a source of profound comfort and good.<br><br>Religion majors at Emory represent a wide range of individuals with an equally wide range of interests.<br><br>Whether youre looking to go into the clergy, medicine, public service, or any number of other careers, developing a deeper understanding of religious traditions and their impact on history, policy, culture, society, and the way we interpret our stories will serve you well.