STUDY IN CHINA DURING SPRING BREAK 2012 AND EARN RELIGIOUS STUDIES COURSE CREDIT

See the details regarding this unique opportunity, at a cost way below market value, and course credit included:

www.edabroad.uncc.edu/chinasb

NEW COURSES FOR Spring, 2012 Announced

Pre-Registration begins November 7

What About Religious Studies?  Why not try a Religious Studies course out for size, either as an elective or to complement what you are already studying? We believe our department offers some of the most interesting courses in the university. Browse new course descriptions for Spring, 2012  and you will likely see why we say this.

If you are looking for a minor ours is one of the most flexible in the university, and whether you have a major chosen or not, Religious Studies is a highly appealing choice--even as a second major. The academic study of religion can be one of the most enlightening experiences of a college education and Religious Studies graduates find their training is highly attractive in a variety of career areas such as business, law, communications, international studies, and the helping professions. Our mission is to foster critical understanding of the significance of religion in human societies and cultures. To get at this we concentrate on the following areas of inquiry:

Among other things we:

• Examine the historical, cultural, and textual dimensions of religion using the methods and approaches of the academic study of religions.
• Recognize the integral role of religion in cultures, especially as it relates to issues of race, class, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, identity, and power.
• Engage in self-reflective, open, informed, and civil conversation about diverse religious traditions.
• Develop transferable skill sets that include reading carefully, writing cogently, speaking effectively, and thinking critically.

In the News:

• Now for a different perspective, check out the latest views of Bruce Feiler on whether or not Americans know much about religion: Americans Know More About Religion than Most Other Subjects.
• Take the Quiz. Who knows more, atheists or those who profess religion? See the latest New York Times story: Basic Religion Test Stumps Many Americans: Atheists Outdo Some Believers. You can take the Quiz yourself here, and read more about the survey in general here.