BA in Religion in Philadelphia United States | Temple University

Explore the world's principal faiths, their customs and societal influences through Temple University's Bachelor of Arts in Religion program within the College of Liberal Arts. As a Religion student, you'll examine the intricate connections between religious beliefs and factors like class, ethnicity, gender, race, and sexuality—along with interfaith relationships. The program fosters intellectual inquiry about religion's essence and its effects on individual identity, community dynamics, and political systems. Coursework encompasses African and African American spiritual traditions, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, and Judaism. You'll study these faiths' key historical figures, their evolution, and their interconnections while developing insights into cultural formation, community development, conflict origins, and resolution strategies. This major cultivates appreciation for our diverse global society while nurturing compassion, inquisitiveness, and effective intercultural dialogue.