BA in Religious Studies in Peoria United States | Bradley University

The religious studies program offers an academic exploration of faith traditions and their scholarly examination. Through this curriculum, you'll learn to analyze and understand significant texts from various global religions. Our classes provide avenues to reflect on universal spiritual themes like the divine, human existence, and the moral principles tied to meaningful living. Students are urged to broaden their perspectives by examining religious practices within their historical, societal, linguistic, and political contexts.
As a religious studies student, you can customize your education by selecting from diverse religion courses or specializing in particular fields such as: Eastern faiths, Jewish studies, U.S. religious movements, ancient Christian traditions, or Islamic studies. Our faculty includes specialists in these domains. This major equips you with versatile life skills, fostering analytical reasoning and effective communication abilities. Additionally, the degree cultivates intercultural and interfaith understanding, serving as a strong basis for engaging with our world's rich diversity.