BA in Religious Studies in Miami United States | University of Miami

Religion serves as a foundational system through which people organize, interpret meaning, and construct identities—both personal and communal. In religious studies, pupils explore religion's nature, its reciprocal influence on culture, society, politics, and personal lives, and its enduring significance across time and geography. By analyzing various academic perspectives and encountering diverse religious manifestations, the department cultivates students' comprehensive understanding of religion's role in human existence. The curriculum seeks to enhance learners' abilities to analyze texts meticulously, think critically, articulate insights clearly, and utilize their knowledge in community involvement.