Religion is one of the chief ways people have attempted to understand themselves, their gods, and the world they inhabit. Students majoring in religious studies learn about how religions originate, grow, and change by exploring the stories, traditions, and rituals of religious communities around the world. This major serves as excellent preparation for a number of careers and graduate programs because of the emphasis in reading, writing, analyzing, and speaking.
A survey of religious movements and phenomena in the United States, from the Revolutionary War until the present.
This course begins with the fundamentals of archaeological methods of locating, excavating, and dating. It introduces the student to some of the significant discoveries that have enhanced Biblical interpretation, and it examines important inscriptions found in neighboring Mid-Eastern cultures and compares them with the literature of the Bible.
An introductory study of the origins, beliefs, and practices of the major religions of the world.
Experiential learning is a key aspect of the Ferrum College experience. Religious studies sponsors opportunities for students to travel internationally to see ancient monuments in Europe and South America as well as day trips to local places of worship.
Attorneys provide advice, representation, and advocacy to individuals, businesses, or organizations. They communicate with clients, research legal issues, draft legal documents, and interpret the law.
Professionals who work in schools or other educational institutions providing academic, personal, and career advice to students.
Volunteers lead grassroots efforts to protect the environment and strengthen understanding of environmental issues. They teach environmental awareness in schools and to local organizations, empowering communities to make their own decisions about how to conserve the local environment.
View the catalog for all program courses and degree requirements.
