| Religious Studies develops understanding and | | | | wide. |
| tolerance for cultural and belief systems with | | | | Religious Studies Schools may combine Religious |
| applications in social gatherings and in the | | | | Studies with other degree programs for students |
| workplace. Religious Studies provides the possibility | | | | who wish to add the study of theology, religion, |
| of building more affable relationships, and provide | | | | and culture to their educational experience. Some |
| pointers for understanding of varied viewpoint. | | | | Religious Studies programs provide opportunities |
| Religious Studies Schools, colleges, and universities | | | | to study the languages of sacred texts and their |
| provide opportunities for the study of religious | | | | translations from classical Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, |
| disciplines in numerous traditions. Undergraduate | | | | Sanskrit, and Latin. |
| level studies provide various courses in several | | | | Religious Studies School programs may cover the |
| major world religions. Courses in Religious Studies | | | | past and present religions and cultures, as well as |
| will emphasize history and intellectual aspects of | | | | individual religious traditions of Hinduism, Muslim, |
| religious traditions, philosophy, history, sociology, | | | | and Islam, and may provide theme studies such |
| anthropology, and theology. | | | | as women in religion, evil versus good, or |
| Courses can be interdisciplinary in both | | | | mysticism. Students may also pursue research |
| undergraduate and graduate Religious Studies | | | | projects and special studies in religions and |
| courses. Bachelor of Arts degrees (BA), Master | | | | Religious Studies. |
| of Arts degrees (MA), and Doctor of Philosophy | | | | If you are interested in learning more about |
| degrees (PhD) programs are available, as are | | | | Religious Studies Schools and other types of |
| Masters of Arts in Religion (MAR) and Masters in | | | | schools, please search our site for more |
| Divinity (MDiv). | | | | information and resources. |
| Graduate level courses in Religious Studies | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW |
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| philosophies of various cultures that have | | | | intact and active. |
| significant influences in the lives of people world | | | | |