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Student Success: Rachel McDonald '12, participated a prestigious program sponsored by Harvard Divinity School. She is one of four recent BW alumni to have this honor. She is attending Princeton Theological Seminary to earn a Master of Divinity degree.
Landmark qualities of BW's religion department include the diversity of religions studied and faculty mentoring (as shown above with Professor Ellen Posman).
Dr. Ellen Posman (will participate in an National Endowment for the Humanities 2013 Summer Seminar on "Understanding Buddhism Through Its Classic Texts." The seminar will unite 16 national scholars to work through classical Buddhist texts and discuss their relevance today. She also will have access to extensive library resources on Buddhism for an individual research project. Dr. Posman's project will relate to Buddhism, gender and politics and will be used to enrich her courses.
Comprehensive
Our comprehensive program includes studies in spirituality, scripture, history, theology and ethics. Through our coursework, you'll gain a better understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of religious traditions practiced around the world. In addition, we offer you a forum for assessing the values, teachings and presuppositions that have shaped your core beliefs as they relate to meaning and purpose.
Engaging
A career-focused discipline that prepares you for post-graduate or seminary studies as well as for workplace opportunities, religion builds skills in critical thinking and oral/written communication. In addition, it fosters intellectual curiosity, introspection and personal and spiritual development.
Scholarly
Personal attention, faculty collaborations and interdisciplinary opportunities are at the forefront of our program. You'll have opportunities to supplement classroom studies with self-directed exploration, including internships, independent study projects and study abroad travel.
Versatile
An excellent companion field of study, religion is often chosen as a second major or minor.
Career-oriented
Religion offers a variety of opportunities:
College professor
Diplomat
Foreign correspondent
Counselor
Social service
Youth/campus minister
Clergy/religious professions
Offered as a major and minor.