Religious Studies Educational Goals
Goals of the major are to provide students:
- An appreciation of the global dimensions of religious traditions, religious discourse and the study of religion.
- A broad understanding of Christian theology and scripture.
- An ability to discuss issues relating to religious beliefs, practices, values and history and to examine them from a variety of perspectives.
- An ability to access credible research resources in order to understand, explore, and critique complex religious ideas.
- An opportunity to reflect on strategies related to practical application of religious ideas within the global context.