Bachelor's in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies - Religious Studies

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Explore the beliefs, practices, and traditions that shape cultures and societies around the world. The Religious Studies concentration in UNC Greensboro’s Bachelor of Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies degree examines religion, spirituality, ethics, and human meaning across diverse historical and cultural contexts. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, you’ll study world religions and contemporary issues while developing critical thinking, research, and communication skills that apply across a wide range of professions.

The Religious Studies concentration is offered fully online through flexible seven-week asynchronous courses. Students explore topics ranging from religion and wellness to mysticism, yoga, ethics, spirituality, and the role of religion in contemporary society. A Pre-Divinity Track is available for students interested in academic or vocational careers in religion.

Online Religious Studies Concentration Highlights

• Examine religion, spirituality, and belief from a global perspective. Study diverse religious traditions, ethical systems, and spiritual practices across cultures and historical periods.
• Explore religion’s role in human experience. Analyze how religion influences identity, culture, wellness, ethics, social movements, and public life.
• Develop skills valued across professions. Strengthen your abilities in critical thinking, research, communication, ethical reasoning, and understanding diverse perspectives.
• Study contemporary issues through the lens of religion. Explore topics such as religion and wellness, mental health, spirituality, mysticism, yoga, and religious identity.
• Learn from internationally recognized scholars and prepare for future opportunities. Work closely with faculty mentors and pursue the Pre-Divinity Track for graduate study, ministry, chaplaincy, nonprofit leadership, and related careers.

THE Religious Studies Online STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• Complete your degree on a schedule that works for you. Study fully online through flexible, asynchronous courses that allow you to balance school with work, family, and other commitments.
• Explore questions that matter to you. Examine topics such as world religions, ethics, spirituality, wellness, mysticism, and religious identity through courses that encourage thoughtful discussion and reflection.
• Engage with a vibrant academic community. Participate in virtual lectures, guest speakers, academic events, and other opportunities that connect you with scholars and fellow students beyond the classroom.
• Build a foundation for your next step. Whether you’re preparing for graduate study, ministry, nonprofit leadership, education, or another profession, you’ll gain the knowledge and perspective to engage thoughtfully with diverse communities and beliefs.

AFTER GRADUATINg with A B.A. in LiBeral & Interdisciplinary Arts — Religious Studies Degree

After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a concentration in Religious Studies, you’ll be prepared to analyze complex issues, communicate across diverse perspectives, and understand the role of religion and spirituality in human experience. Through the study of religion, ethics, culture, and society, you’ll develop critical thinking, research, communication, and ethical reasoning skills that apply across a wide range of professions.

Graduates work in education, nonprofit management, ministry, public service, diplomacy, journalism, and community organizations. The concentration also provides a strong foundation for graduate study in religious studies, divinity, counseling, social work, law, public administration, and related fields. Many graduates have continued their education at prestigious institutions, including Columbia, Duke, Emory, Harvard, Princeton Theological Seminary, Union Theological Seminary, University of Chicago, UNCG, Wake Forest, and Yale.

Potential Career Paths

AFFILIATED MINORS

Islamic Studies and Jewish Studies minors are also available for those wishing to further focus their study of religious traditions.

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