Religious Studies Overview & Goals

The Religious Studies department at Bethany is distinctive in its dual focus on social justice and gender studies. The completion of a Religious Studies degree at Bethany College is preparatory for a variety of career paths, as well as graduate level programs. Our students gain in-depth, global religious and cultural literacy, as well as the critical thinking and writing skills required for careers or the graduate classroom.

While some of our graduates attend seminary, aspiring to ministry in its variety of forms, others have attained successful careers as healthcare workers, counselors, social workers, language instructors, and professors of religious studies. Religious Studies majors and minors at Bethany learn to care about, respect, and enjoy religious diversity. They also learn critical tools for investigating this world.