Religion - Salem College

Religion from Salem College is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Department of Religion seeks to develop in its religion majors a consistent perspective for understanding their own religion and the religions of others. As a student you will be encouraged to examine your own religious beliefs with critical detachment and religious beliefs other than your own with disciplined empathy. The development of this perspective will help you to better understand your world and will prepare you to be successful in whatever path you choose to take after graduation. Your Program You must take 8.5 courses for a major or 5 courses for a minor in religion . You may choose to focus on Biblical studies or world religions. Your Experience What can you do with a religion major? You may head for seminary or a graduate program in religion; be a double major who takes religion as a support for or a compliment to another major; or be a student in the education program who chooses religion as your required academic major. Your Results When you complete your religion major, you will be able to conduct research in religion and present in both oral and written form the results of your research. This means that you will be able to: Critically assess both primary and secondary literature about religion. Read religious texts (in translation) and interpret them using critical methods. Observe religious rituals and interpret them using critical methods. Effectively communicate their observations and conclusions. View more details on Salem College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.