Religious Studies takes historical, contemporary and comparative approaches to describing, analyzing and interpreting the beliefs, practices,  art, architecture, literature, organizational forms, and music of the world’s religions (Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism and many others). Religions are treated as part of human culture and as relevant to our world today, in private and public life, informing attitudes, ethics, media, geo-politics, etc. No previous knowledge or experience of any religion is required.

A total of eight Religious Studies courses are required.