Religion shapes the way people interpret the world and their place in it. It conditions how they feel and what they imagine to be possible and informs the way they relate to others. 

Because religions and religious ideas are connected to every aspect of modern life and culture, the major is designed to allow students to tailor it to fit their personal and academic goals or interests. 

The major in religious studies enables students to develop the critical skills and strengths to thrive in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.