The University of Toledo

Religious Studies

Degree Requirements

Religious Studies involves the analytic and rigorous application of the methods of the humanities and social sciences to the scholarly study of religion, religious phenomena, and religious experience.  Students are invited to explore the themes, history, and artistic expressions of religion, as well as its social, cultural, and philosophical implications.  Course topics range from the academic study of Christianity, Judaism, or Islam, to less familiar topics such as Eastern religions, Medieval witchcraft, or Native American Religions.