Events
The Department offers weekly and monthly co-curricular events, bringing together students and faculty around shared interests and questions in theology, ethics, philosophy, and history. Events include FIKA (coffee and conversation), reading groups, special guests, public lectures, and movie screenings, as well as festive annual occasions including Student Thesis Presentations; "Big Questions" dinner and conversation series; and the George Hall Dinner and Awards ceremony.
Undergraduate Research
In addition to the senior capstone research thesis project required for the major, students may connect with faculty who are active in their own research and writing. Students may also utilize the , an index of articles, reviews, and essays. Some students choose to get involved with the discipline's national organization or regional affiliates , the , or the . Students are also encouraged to present their research in such forums as .
Study Away
The significant influence religion has on cultures and history means students can (and are encouraged to) deepen their learning by traveling outside the United States. Faculty can help you select a program and classes that fit your interests and meet graduation requirements. Religion faculty members have recently led trips to Germany and have conducted their own research in Latin America, the UK, and Israel. Explore study away opportunities.
Community-Engaged Learning Throughout the year there are opportunities to connect with the broader community. This includes trips to religious sites and communities of different traditions around Minnesota, the on-campus Exploring Religious Questions series offered each spring semester, as well as getting involved with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Faith, Science, and Ethics Camp, held each summer.
Student Organizations
From small group gatherings to large events, the Chaplains' Office supports Â鶹ÊÓƵ students to gather in a variety of settings to participate in a wide range of different activities as they explore their faith and spirituality together with their peers. The Religion Department supports a chapter of the honors society.
Careers and Graduate School
If you are pursuing graduate studies in religion, the Department offers a senior thesis seminar, with topics based on your interests and guided by one-on-one faculty support. Our students have graduated from Â鶹ÊÓƵ prepared for top seminaries or graduate schools, including Princeton, Yale, the University of Chicago, and the University of Minnesota. Most students apply the knowledge and skills as a solid foundation for a wide variety of careers from public policy and business to scholarship and the clergy. Learn more about Careers and Graduate School.
