宗教研究专业旨在指导学生研究宗教，作为当今世界的一种社会，文化和政治力量。专业必须参加全球传统的四门核心课程，宗教学术研究方法以及当今世界的宗教冲突与合作。在这套新的核心要求中，学生现在有两个基本课程选择：传统研究研讨会或参与式学习项目。专业领域选修课允许学生探索宗教学术研究中的基础领域：全球特定的信仰传统，神圣的经文，宗教研究方法以及当代宗教问题。学士学位课程要求至少120学分的课程工作，总GPA最低，主GPA最低2.0。但是，取决于主要研究领域，可能需要超过120个学分。
The Religious Studies major is designed to guide students in the study of religion as a social, cultural, and political force in today’s world. Majors are required to enroll in four Core Courses in global traditions, approaches to the academic study of religion, and religious conflict and cooperation in the world today. Within this new set of Core requirements, students now have two capstone course options: a traditional research seminar or an engaged learning project.<br><br>Area Electives in the major allow students to explore foundational domains within the academic study of religion: specific faith traditions around the globe, sacred texts, approaches to the study of religion, and contemporary issues in religion.