The Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences consists of multiple established degree paths that exist in partnership with academic units and faculty across the University. It offers a home for students with broad academic interests who seek a master'...
INQUIRING INTO RELIGION AS AN ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE, AND FREQUENT SOURCE OF CONFLICT, IN SOCIETY Religious Studies provides inquiry into religion as an organizing principle, and frequent source of conflict, with training suitable for careers in law, government, journalism, library sciences, teaching ...
The BA in religious studies is designed to give students an understanding of the major religious traditions of the world. The degree has a comparative and cross-cultural perspective that relates to global issues. Areas of study include Eastern religious traditions (Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Hin...
Prabhavati Reddy, Adjunct Faculty of Religious Studies, is an interdisciplinary scholar with research focus in Hindu traditions, religious art and culture, Telugu literature and issues of goddess, women and religion. She holds a PhD from Harvard University (Sanskrit and Indian Studies) and masters' d...
The Center for Humanities Research is pleased to announce its fall 2023 and spring 2024 cohorts. All were chosen to work on research projects related to CHR's 2023-24 annual theme, "Democracy, Disposability, and Repair." Congratulations to all of our new faculty and graduate fellows! Learn more abou...
A major in religious studies provides you with the ability to understand diverse cultural values and ethics. A minor in conflict analysis and resolution can develop this ability in new directions. It will also give you skills in dealing specifically with conflict, whether driven by religious differen...
...it might well be said that one’s education is not complete without a study of comparative religion or the history of religion... Abington v. Schempp, U.S. Supreme Court (1963) Why Study Religion at Mason? Studying religion at George Mason prepares you for engagement in our increasingly inte...
While religion brings people together it can also drive conflict. Your major in religious studies provides tools to help understand such conflicts. You might be interested in combining that understanding with a minor that covers issues such as diplomacy, international law and US foreign policy. This ...
The Society for the Study of Religion Presents Stories of the Body: Perspectives on Disability and Trauma in Religious Studies Thursday, February 16 3-5pm Fenwick Library Main Reading Room This interdisciplinary panel explores the intersections of religion, disability, and trauma. Whether dam...
Regardless of one’s own religious identity or heritage—or even whether one likes or dislikes organized religion—acquiring a basic competency or fluency about religion is fundamental to the understanding of any culture and its visual and performative arts, literature, ethical worldview and legislation...
