Religious Studies (Religion, Culture and Public Life), BA

Arizona State University - Kaplan International

The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at Arizona State University is committed to maintaining excellence in the major fields of philosophy and to emphasizing its contemporary relevance. Look around, and you will see religion everywhere. By studying a variety of materials, you gain an understanding of the role of religion in shaping the past, present and future of human societies and cultures --- an understanding that will aid you in any field you decide to pursue. The BA in religious studies with a concentration in religion, culture and public life approaches religion as a mode of human culture, as constituted in intellect, language, emotion, practice, art and everyday life.The program focuses on the role religions play in the formation of cultural identities, traditions, norms and memories, and it examines in particular the impact religions have on culturally specified ways that people reason, communicate, socialize, work, entertain, dress, eat, live and die. Special consideration is given to the influence of religion on gender roles and sexual norms the formation of images of the body and the moral assessment of medical practices and the reflection and reproduction of religion in film, popular culture and conventional, digital and social media.In addition to reviewing the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.

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