Religion - Emory and Henry College

Religion from Emory and Henry College is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Classes at Emory & Henry are taught with an emphasis on rigorous intellectual inquiry and mastery of a body of knowledge. While primary emphasis is given to the study of Judeo-Christian history and traditions, you also have the opportunity to pursue comparative religious studies through courses such as Asian Religions and Judaism and Islam. One distinctive aspect of classes at Emory & Henry is an emphasis on student participation and personal interaction in the classroom. Classes typically are small, and in virtually every class, there is a great deal of discussion. You also pursue original research, make oral presentations, and write papers. We want you to be an active learner and a person who can express yourself with the written and spoken word. Degree Program The Religion Department offers the B.A. degree with a concentration in religion . While certain core courses are required of all religion majors, other course offerings may be selected to meet your interests and needs. Departmental offerings include introductory and advanced courses in the Old and New Testaments; studies of theologians and Christian history from ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary periods; and practical ministry courses such as Ministry with Youth and Church and Community Ministries. Also available are special offerings such as Contemporary Literature and the Christian Faith, Psychological Development and Religious Faith, and courses in Greek ? the original language of the New Testament. Senior majors take a capstone seminar with all department faculty involving further development and presentation of student research papers. Other majors, minors, and courses that combine well with a religion concentration are English, history, art history, sociology, psychology, music, mass communications, political science, and philosophy. View more details on Emory and Henry College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.