Program Overview
Credits: 36 credits
Our Religious Studies academic program explores the nature of religion and its impact on history, culture, and society. This is a unique offering, grounded in the Catholic Vincentian tradition of Niagara University, that will give you crucial insight into understanding the world and society, whether you are personally religious or not.
Within the global religious landscape, we focus on the great monotheistic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and how it is practiced through ritual, belief, art, and more. You’ll receive personalized instruction from the faculty and participate in research and activities alongside them, including Study Abroad trips to Rome, Italy.
Versed in Tradition
Housed within one of the only three Catholic Vincentian universities in North America, our program faculty are passionate teachers and accomplished scholars with considerable international and linguistic experience.
Experiential Learning
We’ll aim to get you out of the classroom and into the world, with visits to local cemeteries, museums, and religious institutions, and opportunities to study in Rome, Italy, through our Study Abroad program.
Research Opportunities
You’ll have a chance to research a topic that interests you with guidance from a faculty expert.
Discovery Awaits
What You’ll Study at Niagara University
Coursework in Religious Studies encompasses different topics and approaches. We don’t just rehash the familiar but seek new information and new perspectives in a collaborative quest for the truth. Our courses consider the concept of death in different faith traditions, magic in fantasy literature, and the evolution of Christian views on women and marriage.
The major program in religious studies includes four interrelated areas of study: comparative religion, biblical studies, Christianity, and religious ethics.
Find Your Best Self
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Development
Empathetic understanding of different worldviews
Analytical thinking, reading, and writing
Comparative analysis and discussion
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Pursuing a minor can enhance your academic experience and broaden your expertise beyond your major field of study. The minor coursework is designed to provide foundational knowledge and specialized skills to diversity your academic credentials and future opportunities. Explore coursework for a minor in this program!
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