While a degree in religious studies and philosophy is often a precursor to attending seminary or law school, this degree has become broadly relevant to the contemporary working world. As societies become increasingly pluralized and connected, employers are looking for employees who can critically analyze complex ideas, problem-solve, and engage cultures beyond their own. The study of world religions and the practice of critical thinking can be a valuable differentiator.
The Religious Studies and Philosophy Program at D&E offers exposure to different cultures, religious practices, and diverse social practices. Through small classes, seminar discussions, direct access to faculty, service learning, internships, and field and experiential learning opportunities, you can explore:
- Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
- New Testament/Gospels/Epistles
- Bible as Literature
- World Religions
- Comparative Religious Ethics
- Islam and Modernity
- Hinduism and Buddhism
- Faith and Doubt
- Renaissance, Reformation, and Modernity
- Psychology of Religion
- Sociology and Anthropology of Religion
- Religion, Art and Culture
