BA Religion

The University of North Texas provides the only Religion degree program at a public university in the region. All of the religions examined are treated equally, encouraging open, thought-provoking dialogue among students and faculty members. In addition, you gain a thorough understanding of the beliefs, practices and histories of multiple religious traditions and hone your oral and written communication skills. Our department has a particular strength in non-western religions and comparative religion studies. Scholarships are available to help you pursue your degree.The program's interdisciplinary approach allows you to focus your studies on a particular area of interest. Courses are available in a wide variety of disciplines, including philosophy, English, history, anthropology, sociology, political science and many others.

With a Bachelor of Arts with a major in religion, you will gain a thorough understanding of the beliefs, practices, and histories of multiple religious traditions and hone your oral and written communication skills.

Your course work while pursuing your degree will address:

• Historical, cultural and conceptual origins and development of world religions
• How religion is similar to and different from philosophy, literature, sociology and anthropology
• How to understand religions objectively
• How to apply knowledge of religions to local and global issues
• The influence of religions on politics, law, science and the arts

Our faculty members have expertise in religious studies, the philosophy of religion, and religion and ecology. Their research has examined:

• Ancient Israel and religious history
• Comparative studies between Eastern and Western religious traditions
• Jewish philosophy
• Religion and the environment
• Religion, culture and film in South Asia
• Science, technology and religion