宗教研究侧重于世界观，价值观，仪式，符号系统和道德，以及它们在所有文化中的制度性表达。美国大学的宗教研究计划是犹他州唯一的此类计划之一，也是西山际大学中仅有的三种计划之一。无论学生是否私人宗教，它为研究宗教及其在社会中的作用提供了中立的场所。从该课程毕业的学生将获得有关宗教的文化素养。他们掌握适用于各个领域的批判性思维和表达能力，无论学生是为法学院做准备，在国际关系中工作，在宗教团体和慈善组织中服务，还是在许多其他职业中。宗教专业的学生都学会了对宗教对文化的影响以及文化对宗教的影响。他们学会分析宗教价值观
Religious studies focuses on worldviews, values, ritual, symbol systems, and morality, as well as their institutional expression in all cultures.The religious studies program at USU is the only one of its kind in Utah and one of only three in the Intermountain West. It provides a neutral place to study religion and its role in society, whether or not students are privately religious.Students who graduate from the program obtain cultural literacy about religion. They master skills of critical thinking and expression applicable in diverse fields whether students are preparing for law school, work in international relations, service with religious groups and charitable organizations, or many other careers. Religious studies majors learn to be thoughtful about the influence of religion upon culture and the influence of culture upon religion. They learn to analyze the influence of religious values and concepts on individuals and communities. They gain competence in thinking about how humans make meaning in the face of confusing and sometimes painful realities. Through examining these and other issues concerning religion, students develop strong research, communication, and imaginative skills that are highly valued by employers.The curriculum consists of courses specifically in religious studies but also in related areas, such as history, art history, English, philosophy, anthropology, languages, and more. These courses help students examine religious topics through multiple lenses, giving students education a range of depth and breadth.