Religions have been and remain among the most powerful forces shaping human history. Their discourses and practices inform the way we perceive ourselves, those around us, and existence at large, even when we are not actively religious. They are central to understanding both what divides us and unites us. The academic study of religion is a trans-disciplinary endeavor to understand from an objective perspective how religious traditions shape the lives of their adherents, without seeking to promote or disprove any specific belief system. The B.A. in Religious Studies acquaints students with the diversity of religious cultures and introduces them to key methods and theories employed in their examination as “religion.”

Director of Undergraduate Studies
Molly Zahn, email: mzahn@ku.edu

Study Abroad Coordinator
Jaquelene Brinton, email: jbrinton@ku.edu

Religious Studies Undergraduate Student Representative
to be announced , email address

 

Admission to the Religious Studies Major:

Before being admitted to the Major in Religious Studies, students must complete the following courses:

REL 104 – Introduction to Religion
One additional Religious Studies course
ENGL 101 – Composition
ENGL 102 – Critical Reading and Writing
Students must have a GPA in the above courses of at least 2.3.

Students should apply for admission to the major in the term in which they will complete the admission requirements, normally before completing 60 credit hours (before the end of the student’s sophomore year). For further information, please consult the Religious Studies section of the Undergraduate Catalog.

General Information

• Religious Studies Undergraduate Major Degree Requirements
• Religious Studies Minor Requirements
• Religious Studies Undergraduate Honors
• Religious Studies Undergraduate Study Abroad Policy Statement
• Scholarships