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Why Study Religion?
Studying Religion at Trinity means examining beliefs, practices, and communities across traditions. Through discussion, research, and community engagement, you’ll examine some of society’s most enduring questions.
Global Religious Traditions
Study religious traditions from across the globe and throughout history, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Native American religions.
San Antonio as Classroom
Engage diverse religious communities in San Antonio as an integral part of your education.
Research Alongside Faculty
Religion students regularly receive funding for undergraduate research and often publish alongside faculty.
The Religion Major (B.A.)
Religion is a lens for understanding people, cultures, and societies. Through interdisciplinary coursework, you’ll investigate historical texts, contemporary issues, and diverse worldviews while developing the research, writing, and analytical skills central to a liberal arts education.
In-Demand Skills
Build transferable skills for graduate study and careers, including:
- Critical reading and analytical thinking
- Research and evidence-based argumentation
- Clear and persuasive writing
- Interpreting cultural and religious contexts
Interdisciplinary Curriculum:
You’ll complete 32 credit hours, including coursework that examines religion across traditions and disciplines, including history, anthropology, politics, and ethics. The major pairs well with programs such as political science, sociology, philosophy, and international studies.
Religion complements majors across the humanities, social sciences, business, and health professions by strengthening cultural understanding, ethical reasoning, and critical analysis.
Course Spotlights
What Is Religion?
Start by exploring one of humanity’s biggest questions while examining how religion shapes cultures, identities, and societies around the world.
Gender and Religion
Investigate how religious traditions influence ideas about gender, identity, and social change, connecting historical beliefs to contemporary issues.
Buddhist Ecology
Explore how Buddhist thought informs environmental ethics and sustainability, demonstrating how religion intersects with today’s global challenges.
Early Christian Literature Beyond the Canon
Discover texts left outside the New Testament canon and examine the diversity of early Christianity through historical research and textual analysis.
The Religion Minor
18 Credit Hours
The Religion minor gives students from any major the opportunity to study religious traditions, beliefs, and practices across cultures. It’s designed to complement your primary field with deeper skills in critical thinking, research, and cultural analysis.
Recent Graduate Careers
Religion graduates combine strong research, writing, and critical thinking skills with cultural understanding, preparing them for careers that value thoughtful analysis and clear communication.
Law, Government, and Public Service
Religion students build skills in analysis, argumentation, and ethical reasoning that support careers in law, government, and public service. Graduates pursue work in public policy, administration, and civic leadership, applying their understanding of culture and society.
Graduate and Professional Study
The major and minor provide strong preparation for graduate and professional programs, including religious studies, law school, medical school, public administration, and seminary. Students develop research and writing skills that support advanced academic and professional work.
Education, Ministry, and Community
Students explore religious traditions in historical and contemporary contexts, preparing them for roles in education, ministry, and community-based organizations. The program emphasizes engagement with diverse communities and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
Business, Nonprofit, and Cross-Sector Careers
Graduates apply their skills in critical thinking, communication, and cultural analysis across fields such as business, nonprofit work, and social services. The ability to interpret complex ideas and work across perspectives supports a wide range of professional paths.
Get Your Questions Answered
Students interested in the Religion major and minor are encouraged to:
Talk with their academic adviser, explore introductory courses in religion, and review the course catalog for detailed requirements.