Religious Studies - Albright College

Religious Studies - Albright College Religious Studies Exploring beliefs, cultures, and ethical meaning across time and place. Religious studies at Albright focus on the interpretation of religious cultures across the globe, from ancient times to modern. About the Program The department offers specialized courses in biblical studies, Christianity, Asian religions, American religions, native American traditions, religion and popular culture, Latin American religions, Judaism, Islam, and religious perspectives on women and ecology. Program Goals Course Requirements Opportunities Faculty Understand the basic texts, traditions, and practices of the world’s religions. Skills in the basics of religious studies research, including how to discern the difference between academic and faith-based sources; and how to write a religious studies paper. Apply the methods and theories of modern religious studies scholarship, including interpretive methods Analyze how religions shape individual and communal values, actions, and ethics. Evaluate how religion, culture, and history all shape and influence one another; and how religions change across history and geography. Full Course Catalogue Course Descriptions Minor Requirements One 300-level religious studies course (this can be a Synthesis course) Four other religious studies courses Internships and Career Support Students can connect with the Career Development Center to find internships including museums, archives, community organizations, educational programs, and faith-based nonprofits. ACRE Undergraduate Research Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE) , partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom. Midori Hartman , Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Classical Studies (Religious Studies Port Jennifer Koosed Professor of Religious Studies, Professor of Religious Studies Steve Ohnsman Adjunct Faculty Curriculum Highlights Core (100- or 200-level) Religious Studies courses One upper-division (300-level) Religious Studies course required Three additional Religious Studies electives chosen to match your interests Courses may cover topics such as sacred texts, religion and culture, ethics, ritual, film, and religion in society