作为一门学科
The academic study of religion does not promote or undermine any particular religion or worldview, instead, it approaches religion as an important social phenomenon, recognizing that it has occupied a central place in most civilizations and embodies deep (albeit contested) wisdom. The program focuses on the relationship between religion and culture. It is administered by a Joint Department of Religious Studies, comprised of the departments of Religious Studies from the University of Sudbury, Huntington University and Thorneloe University, all situated on the Laurentian campus. The program in French (Sciences religieuses) is offered solely by the University of Sudbury. The program offers a broad overview of the discipline with courses including Christian thought, Buddhism, Indigenous tradition and culture, Eastern mysticism, the paranormal, bioethics, social issues, Western morality, Judaism, Hinduism, Apocalyptic and the Book of Revelation.<br><br>Key features<br>• The program focuses on four major areas<br>of study: Biblical Studies, World Religions,<br>Western Religions, and Religion and Culture.<br>• An education in Religious Studies will help<br>students develop critical thinking, crosscultural understanding, open mindedness, and<br>clear communications skills. These skills will<br>contribute to the success of those who plan<br>to pursue Religious Studies at the graduate<br>level, but are applicable to a variety of other<br>professions.