BA Religious Studies at New York University

The Department of Religious Studies explores religious practice as an important aspect of social life in three ways. First, students study the theories and methods through which religion is analyzed today, including psychological, sociological, anthropological, philosophical, historical, legal, and literary approaches. They also approach the study of “religion” as a concept, which has itself been an intellectual object of inquiry and has played a key role in the development of the social and human sciences.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 128 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The major in Religious Studies requires eight 4-credit courses (32 credits) completed with a grade of C or better (courses graded Pass/Fail do not count) as outlined below. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry; Theories & Methods in The Study of Religion (offered only in the fall semester); Advanced Seminar: (Comparative Topics in the Study of Religion) (usually offered only in the spring semester).

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