Religion Studies at Syracuse University
theoretical reflection, cultural diversity, individualized programs, and interdisciplinarity
The Department of Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences emphasizes methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of religion, and draws attention to the relationship of religion with culture, such as with literature, art, history, psychology, and philosophy. Students are encouraged to investigate both the religious dimensions of secular culture (film and art, for example) and traditional religions as cultural phenomena.
The Religion Department offers the B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, as well as an undergraduate minor. It actively supports the interdisciplinary Religion & Society major and minor, and also contributes courses to many other disciplinary and interdisciplinary degrees.
 News & AccoladesVirginia Burrus has been appointed the Bishop W. Earl Ledden Professor in the Department of Religion, where she will offer courses in ancient Christianities and Greco-Roman religions starting August, 2013. Zachary J. Braiterman and M. Gail Hamner have been promoted to the rank of (full) Professor of Religion in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Department, the University and their fields of study. |