BA in Religious Studies - Religion, Culture and Public Life in Tempe United States | Arizona State University

Observe your surroundings, and you'll notice religion's pervasive presence. Through examining diverse sources, you'll comprehend how religion influences the development of societies and cultures across time—insights valuable for any career path. The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, specializing in Religion, Culture and Public Life, treats religion as a cultural phenomenon manifested through thought, expression, feeling, behavior, art, and daily experiences.

This program emphasizes religion's contribution to shaping cultural identities, customs, values, and collective memory. It particularly explores how religions affect culturally defined patterns of thinking, communication, social interaction, labor, leisure, attire, diet, lifestyle, and mortality. Special attention is paid to religion's impact on gender dynamics and sexuality standards, perceptions of the human form, ethical evaluations of healthcare, and religious representation across traditional, digital, and social media platforms.

Along with consulting the Concurrent Program Options guidelines provided later, students considering dual degrees or additional bachelor's programs within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences should refer to the College's official website for detailed policies and prerequisites.