宗教研究探索了我们生存核心的“大问题”，这些神学问题导致人们反思了对人类的神圣启示，从而为与上帝建立更深层次的关系打开了大门。宗教研究课程反映了麦当娜（Madonna’）作为方济各会传统的天主教大学的身份，通过检查宗教来源，传统，信仰和习俗来加深对人类经验的宗教和道德层面的理解圣经和天主教传统对上帝圣言的启示。在准备教学，牧区事工和研究生学习时，要特别注意方济会的基督教人文主义价值观，同时注意其他信仰传统并关注社会正义。学生可能会在该领域攻读专业或辅修专业，并发现将其与另一专业相结合很有价值。进入课程
Religious Studies explores the ''big questions'' at the heart of our existence, theological questions that lead to reflection upon the divine revelation to humankind, that opens the door to a deeper relationship with God. Reflecting Madonna's identity as a Catholic University in the Franciscan tradition, the Religious Studies program fosters an understanding of the religious and moral dimensions of human experience by examining religious sources, traditions, beliefs and practices, with an emphasis on the revelation of the Word of God through Sacred Scripture and the Catholic tradition. Special attention is given to Franciscan, Christian-humanistic values, with an awareness of other faith traditions and a concern for social justice, in preparation for teaching, pastoral ministry, and graduate studies. Students may pursue either a major or a minor in this field, and may find it valuable to combine this with another major. Students will have an interview with the department chair before entering the program.