Every Concordia student gets a chance to experience the religion department through core courses. Many dive deeper into what the department offers, discovering more about world religions including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism.
Courses range from biblical Hebrew to how pop culture shapes religion and religion shapes pop culture. Coursework in religion will help students lead an examined life by building up self-knowledge and compassion for others throughout the world.
Religion courses will teach you history, diversity, tolerance, leadership, critical thinking, and analytical writing. Religion majors and minors are encouraged to pursue an emphasis that develops their particular interests and passions and prepares them for their vocational aspirations.
The interfaith studies minor promotes interreligious literacy with the cultivation of skills and competencies necessary for living in a pluralistic world. This is an emerging academic field that has the practical aim of developing professionals who can “responsibly engage the world” as interfaith leaders.