Why Study Religion?
Students often ask, “What can I do with a major in Religious Studies?”
While the question is a sensible one, such an approach implies that the major one chooses is little more than a tool used to acquire a job. We believe that a major in religious studies prepares you not only just for making a living, but also for making a life. What kind of person can you be with expertise in the study of religion? The anecdotes and short video clips below capture a few of the many different vocational paths that majors have taken.
Hannah Sikes '16
Watkinsville, Ga.
Sarah Aziz '17
Indianapolis, Ind.
Chris Woods '16
Burlington, N.C.
Kerry Honan '17
Saint Paul, Minn.
Photos of alumni answering the question why pursue a major or minor in Religious Studies. | Alumni answer the question why pursue a major or minor in Religious Studies. |
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Joe Morrison ‘14 |
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Dr. Katherine Cox Ansley, MD ’06 |
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Boyce Whitesides '05 Through my time in the Religion Department, I developed and honed my critical thinking skills and my writing/presentation skills. This same critical and logical approach to presenting arguments has applications in whatever field you choose, and I have felt very well equipped to tackle these challenges because of the academic training I received in the Religion Department." |
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James (Mac) Skelton, Ph.D. ’07 |
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Lillian McCabe '15 |
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Preston Davis '06 |
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Manish Kurien '15 (minor) |
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Dylan Deal '01 |
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Azalea Tang '15 |