The comparative study of religion approaches religion as a cultural dimension of society. It contextualizes religious beliefs and behaviors within their specific historical and social frameworks to understand the impact of religion in shaping human experience. Studying religion fosters critical thinking and formal reasoning, and contributes importantly to a broad liberal arts education.
WHAT CAREERS CAN THIS MAJOR PREPARE YOU FOR?
While some students go on to Masters and Ph.D. programs in the study of religion, many choose careers or advanced study in other areas. Students frequently pair a Comparative Religion with a second, complementary major in order to build a secondary specialization and so enhance their credentials. Such careers include areas like: Teaching (K-12), Law, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Human Services, Non-profit work, Publishing, Counseling.
WHAT SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED WITHIN THIS MAJOR?
Skills developed within this major include: Intercultural Competence; Research skills; Analytical skills; Writing and Communication skills; Problem solving.
Expected April, July 2024
Start date
Expected May, August 2024
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
CLEVELAND,
Ohio,
44115, United States
If you have successfully completed your high school degree (12 years of primary and secondary education), you are considered an undergraduate student at CSU.
Meet minimum test score requirements:
TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based): 78 and at least 17 in each section
TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based): 550
IELTS: 6.0 and at least 5.0 in each section
PTE (Pearsons Test of English): 50
iTEP: 3.8
ACT English Score: 20
SAT Critical Reading Score: 470