BA in Religion and Philosophy in Atlanta United States | Emory University

Exploring religious traditions ranks as one of humanity's longest-standing intellectual endeavors. Emory's academic program aims to familiarize students with the doctrines and customs of contemporary world religions. Just as crucially, the University offers a valuable framework for examining religious concepts from a broader perspective, enabling comparative and thematic analysis across different faiths—such as religion's role in society, intersections with gender, and cultural influences. Our degree programs attract future medical professionals and scientists alongside those drawn to humanities and liberal arts. Earlier academic predictions suggested science and technology might eventually replace traditional religious perspectives. Today, evidence shows religious expression remains integral to modern life alongside scientific advancement. This reality underscores the growing necessity for academic insight into religion's societal and intellectual impact—a need equal in importance to studying politics, science, technology, arts, and philosophy. Though we maintain that religious studies should remain fundamental to liberal arts education, we consider this field particularly vital in our post-9/11 world. Religions now play more intricate roles in international affairs than ever before, making scholarly examination of these evolving dynamics one of our most critical academic responsibilities.