Religious Studies Program
BA in Religious Studies
 Students
who major
in Religious Studies gain an understanding of the major religious
traditions of the world. This is done from comparative and cross-cultural
perspectives, with relation to global issues. Areas of study include Asian
religious traditions (Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, etc), Middle Eastern
Religious traditions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, etc) and modern religions
such as Baha'i and the Mormon faith
.
Training in Religious Studies allows students to explore
and understand the historical, cultural and social dimensions of religion,
along with a consideration of religious values and ethics. The courses
in this major are writing intensive: students study and analyze religious
ideas and symbols and work to present their results in well-argued papers.
Religious Studies Minors
The department is home to two minors: Religious Studies and Judaic Studies.
Students minor
in Religious Studies by completing 18 credit hours, 9 of which must
be taken at the upper-division level.
If you are considering a major or minor in Religious Studies call or
email to schedule an appointment. Contact Dr.
Whitney Shiner, Undergraduate Coordinator | wshiner@gmu.edu
| Robinson Hall B 446 | Voice 703 993-4327 | Fax 703 993-1297
Judaic Studies Minor
The Judaic Studies minor
is designed for students interested in the culture, history and politics
of Jewish communities around the world. It consists of a minimum of 15
credit hours of related course work,
including 9 required credits and 6 elective courses.
If you have any questions about the minor call or send an email to:
Dr. John Barclay Burns | Department
of Religious Studies | George Mason University | Robinson Hall B 447 |
Voice 703-993-1291 | Fax 703-993-1297 | email: jburns@gmu.edu.
For further information click here.
Islamic Studies Minor
The
Islamic Studies minor offers interdisciplinary study of societies
with significant or majority Muslim populations in the Middle East and
North Africa, Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, as
well as Europe and North America.
If you have any questions about the minor call or send an email to: Sumaiya
Hamdani | Robinson Hall B 347| voice 703 993-1261 | email:
shamdani@gmu.edu
MAIS Concentration in Religion, Culture, and Values
The Master
of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) concentration in Religion,
Culture, and Values is designed for students interested in
the development and interaction of major global religious traditions,
that continue to influence human self-awareness, identity, culture and
values.
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Courses in religious studies are taught by the Religion
Department faculty, which has a low student-to-faculty ratio,
ensuring that students receive a great deal of personal attention. There
are related courses offered in other departments that students in the
major and minor may take with department approval.
Global Affairs Major
Religious Studies is an integral part of any attempt to understand the
world today. Many Religion courses are part of this new program. For more
information click here.
Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology Minor: Interdisciplinary Minor
Combines courses from anthropology, art history, classics, history,
philosophy, and religious studies with a museum course or archaeological
field work. For more information click here.
Contact: Professor
Ellen Todd | Robinson Hall B336 |
etodd@gmu.edu | 703 993-4374
As many as four religious studies courses can be combined with courses
in history, government, anthropology, and art history. for more information
click here.
Contact:
Professor Hung Nguyen | Robinson Hall A215 | hnguyen@gmu.edu
or capec@gmu.edu |
703 993-2957 or 703 993-3722
You may combine courses from art history, classics, history, philosophy,
and religious studies. For more information click here.
Contact:
Professor Martin Winkler |Thompson Hall 215D | mwinkler@gmu.edu
| 703 993-1634
You may combine courses from anthropology, art history, classics, english,
and religious studies. For more information click here.
Contact:
Professor Margaret R. Yocom | Robinson Hall A471| myocom@gmu.edu
| 703 993-1172
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