Religion
Students study religious traditions in their mythological, philosophical, psychological, and sociological dimensions. Coursework examines not only the historical origins and ideals of the world’s religions but also the many ways they influence individuals, societies, literature, and the arts in the modern, global world.
The central objectives of the Religion Program are:
- to contribute to a new depth and richness in students’ questions about and concepts of God
- to struggle with the questions of truth within an informed awareness of religious pluralism and cultural diversity
- to address perennial human questions so as to find in an understanding of the past a source of wisdom for the present
- to struggle with the questions of truth within an informed awareness of religious pluralism and cultural diversity
- to develop skills of reading serious literature for comprehension and insight, writing with clarity and style, speaking well, and
thinking analytically and critically so as to be able to make well-informed judgments - to encourage the ‘prophetic voice’ that is willing to analyze and criticize
The Religion Program prepares students for any career that requires strong skills in written and oral communication, critical analysis, and research, and a refined sensitivity to human cultures and aspirations.
Religion majors can pursue advanced degrees in religion or theology, teaching professions, or ministry careers. Religion majors have also chosen to go to graduate school in counseling psychology, to business school or law school, or directly into careers in educational administration, international business, journalism, government, or social service.
Why major in religion?
Because you suspect that it will be the most intellectually compelling and personally enriching way to enjoy the liberal arts education you pursue at Dominican.
What can you do with a religion major?
Religion majors can pursue advanced degrees in religion or theology and from there go into teaching (at university, junior college, or high school levels) or ministry. But religion majors also go to graduate school in counseling psychology, or to business school or law school, or directly into careers in educational administration, international business, journalism, government, or social service. Some use their knowledge of religions in their careers as visual or recording artists or creative writers.
A religion major prepares you for any career that requires strong skills in written and oral communication, critical analysis, and research, and a refined sensitivity to human cultures and aspirations. In giving you a solid ability to understand and reflectively compare values and practices across cultural boundaries, the major equips you for the global multicultural future that is already here.
For program requirements and course descriptions, please follow this link to the course catalog.
