Overview
The major in religion introduces students to the diversity of religious commitments, practices, and beliefs globally and equips them with the necessary tools to investigate, analyze, and communicate the role of religion in society.
Fast Facts
- Students engage religious traditions from across the globe and throughout history, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Native American religions.
- Students visit with diverse religious communities in San Antonio as an integral part of their education.
- Religion students regularly receive funding for undergraduate research and for travel for research and conferences
- Students publish research alongside faculty
What You'll Study
Methods and insights to think through religious questions, claims, and social aspects
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Program Curriculum
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Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
What Is Religion?
This course examines the question of what religion is, including those aspects that today some people refer to as spiritual.
Gender and Religion
An examination of the cultural expectations placed upon women and men in various religious traditions.
Asian Religions
An introduction to diverse religious traditions of Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Chinese religions.
Early Christian Literature Beyond the Canon
Explore the diversity of early Christianity by examining texts not included in what eventually becomes the canon of Christian scripture, the New Testament.
Buddhist Ecology
The examination of Buddhist conceptions of the interrelationship between humans and the environment, from early canon literature to modern Buddhist environmental movements.
Native American Religions
An overview of Native American religious traditions in the U.S., including revitalization movements, traditional dances, and modern Native religious thought.
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
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English (B.A.)
History (B.A.)
Political Science (B.A.)
Pre-Medical and Health Professions (Special Interest)
Teaching (Minor)
Faculty
Expertise in the critical study of religion
Faculty cover religions from across the globe, historically and in the present, to answer critical questions about religion in culture and society.
Student Opportunities
Fostering communities of inquiry
Ethel Evans Department of Religion Scholarship Awards
A limited number of Ethel Evans Scholarship awards are available to religion majors. Awards...
Many religion students participate in undergraduate research through the department or through the Mellon Initiative in the Humanities. Religion...
Religion students have multiple study abroad opportunities to broaden their world perspectives about religion. Students can accompany Trinity faculty...
Religion Student Society
The Religion Student Society is an organization run by religion majors that meets for social and academic events. Join the...
Lennox Lecture Series
The department of religion brings to campus distinguished scholars in the field of religion who deliver public lectures, meet...
When You Graduate
Prepared to tackle the world’s challenges
Religion majors graduate with skills in critical thinking and analytic writing that will serve them well in any career. Students with a degree in religion pursue and excel at careers in government, education, law, business, and medicine.
Careers
Religion majors use their skills for social and cultural good.
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- M.A./Ph.D. in Religious Studies
- Education
- Law
- Medical School
- Public Administration
- Seminary
- Social Work
Career Areas:
- Arts
- Business Administration
- Education
- Government
- Journalism
- Law
- Medicine
- Ministry
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Psychological counseling
- Social work
Notable Companies who have Hired Trinity Graduates:
- Bashop Jewish Community Center of San Antonio
- Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
- Fulbright and Jaworski
- Mission Presbytery
- NBC Sports Regional
- Office of the Secretary of State
- Texas Parks and Wildlife
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