Cultural Science in USA

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 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.

The concentration addresses present-day interests and prepares students for jobs in a variety of professions, including education, journalism, media studies, gender studies, health care, politics, law, education, migration and international studies.

The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation, welcomes students with educational and professional backgrounds in fields as diverse as architecture, planning, law, archaeology, history, journalism, art history, and urban studies. The certificate in historic preservation may also be pursued concurrently with the Master of Urban Planning, the Master of Architecture or other graduate programs at the University at Buffalo. Students explore history and theory, methods, preservation planning, and design, while taking advantage of the incredible historic resources in the Buffalo-Niagara region.

The religious studies program at Purdue offers students the opportunity to investigate how the different religious traditions of the world seek and understand ultimate reality, how this understanding influences human action and belief about the world, and how historical contexts influence religious thought and practice. By learning about the different religious traditions of the world and their historical contexts, students will cultivate a critical appreciation of diverse religious traditions.  Students will have the opportunity to study this major from the perspective of different departments at Purdue, such as English, history, philosophy, sociology, and anthropology. Such an interdepartmental approach is designed to help students tailor the program to their special interests.

The interdisciplinary minor in religious studies gives students the opportunity to engage in the study of religion from the perspective of a number of different disciplines, including anthropology, philosophy, history, literature and sociology. Religions of the World is an introductory survey of the principal world religions. The coordinator may, in individual cases, allow credit for appropriate cognate courses or independent study.

The Master of Science in Ethnic and Multicultural Studies Degree Program started in fall semester 2002. The goal at the graduate level is to prepare students to take on higher levels of responsibility in the work force than is possible with a Baccalaureate Degree. The requirements for completion of the M.S. Degre are: 1) pass course work with a minimum of a B grade average; 2) pass a comprehensive examination and 3) writing requirements, for example, a Thesis Plan or 4) with an Alternate Plan Paper.

The Department of Cultural Analysis and Theory, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, offers the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Cultural Analysis & Theory, with tracks in Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies and Women's & Gender Studies as well as advanced graduate certificates in Cultural Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies.

St. John's Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Theology combines the academic rigor of a world-class university with lively concern for informed and effective pastoral ministry in the twenty-first century Church. The program is flexible enough to fit the needs of those interested in pursuing research degrees, professional ministry, high school teaching, or parish service. 

As a master's student in Theology at St. John's, you examine the richness of the Catholic faith and its theological heritage in the light of modern human experience. Our program provides an environment of academic excellence flexible enough to meet the needs of those interested in pursuing research degrees, professional ministry, or parish service. We encourage high academic achievement and heightened sensitivity to the needs for social justice and peace in the world around us.

The LGBTQ Studies minor at NEIU offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying the lives, histories and cultures of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer communities and allies. Courses in history, culture, health, politics, justice, education, literature and the arts reflect a commitment to understanding and representing the contributions of LGBTQ individuals and communities. The program focuses on justice, knowledge and action that honor multiplicity and diversity in gender and sexual expression including how race, class, ability and other identity markers shape LGBTQ lives.

The challenges of the 21st century and the expansion of heritage tourism worldwide have increased the need for forward-thinking management and preservation strategies. With a focus on emergent technology and its impact on conservation, preservation, and engagement; together with integrated approaches to management, and community and stakeholder partnerships, Johns Hopkins University offers an innovative, online graduate degree in Cultural Heritage Management. This degree program immerses students in a broad context of cultural heritage issues, including social, environmental, and economic trends, and provides them with the qualifications needed to assume leadership and management roles in the cultural heritage sector.

Theology/religious studies acquaints students with Christianity's long and disciplined reflection on the deeply human questions about the quest for God, wisdom and human fulfillment. While accenting the Catholic tradition, our inquiry into these questions includes other Christian and religious traditions, including Judaism and Islam.

Gain a better understanding of yourself and the world with a B.A. in Religious Studies from Georgian Court University.

As a premier religious studies program, GCU’s curriculum covers history and theology and enables students to teach, work in parish religious education programs, or work in various offices and ministries. It’s also an ideal foundation if you want to pursue graduate study.

Seat of the Roman Empire and birthplace of the Renaissance, few countries have had as much impact on western civilization as Italy. Arcadia’s Majors Abroad Program (MAP) leads students to a Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies. The Italian Studies major centers its core of courses in language skills, culture, literature, cinema, and the arts. The most significant aspect of this major is the requirement for students to spend up to one year in Italy and complete their major courses in Perugia, Italy.

The World Cultural Studies concentration is a humanities-based program designed to address global issues and expand students’ and professionals’ career opportunities. Graduates become valuable assets in a rapidly globalizing workforce by demonstrating the ability to effectively and creatively work and think across cultures and disciplines. This concentration prepares students to communicate effectively through training in intercultural understanding and fluency. Students learn to navigate cultural codes that take into account local, national, and global identities, to demonstrate adaptive leadership skills, and to facilitate global collaboration in solving worldwide challenges.

As a religion major, you will explore various religious and philosophical traditions in depth. You’ll take challenging classes that require self-reflection, dialogue and extensive writing. 

We also offer a pre-seminary option if you’re interested in attending a seminary. You’ll be assigned a faculty advisor who will work with you from day one until you graduate. Your advisor will help you design a program of study that will prepare you for the rigors of seminary.

Although ONU is associated with the United Methodist Church, our religion program is non-sectarian. In other words, we don’t favor a certain religion. But you’ll discover that faith and service are integral parts of life on campus for most ONU students. 

At ONU, you’re guaranteed to learn just as much outside the classroom as you do inside. You may attend national religion conferences and engage in internships. Or undertake independent studies. Or build homes for Habitat for Humanity or mentor troubled youth in juvenile detention centers.

In keeping with the goals of UH Manoa, the Department of Religion takes advantage of the state’s strong social and cultural ties with Asia and the Pacific and seeks to enhance those ties. Within this extraordinary multicultural milieu, the Department of Religion serves as a link between the academic community and the many Asian and Pacific religious communities that flourish in Hawai‘i. Most of the major religious traditions– Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shinto, as well as Hawaiian and Polynesian religions–are represented and make Hawai‘i an ideal site and context for a study of Asian and Pacific religious communities and activities.