Spirituality &Understanding
Religious Studies
The religions of the world have tremendous influence on the world’s communities and cultures.
Religions shape every aspect of life including political and economic policies, human rights, literature, art, and the environment. At Loyola, you will explore the past, present, and emerging future of these religions. You will examine what people believe, why they believe it, and how their beliefs form private and public lives.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
Our Jesuit community has long been committed to understanding the various religions of the world. By deepening your understanding of spirituality and religions both well-known and little-known, you will join in the Jesuit tradition of exploring your world in new ways. Whatever your beliefs, we invite you to explore with us as we grow in appreciation of each other.
Religious Studies, Christianity
Religious Studies, World Religions
Minors
Minor in Religious Studies
Religion is integral to the values of every culture, and a deep-seated understanding of religion can open up myriad life and work opportunities, no matter what major you choose.
Requirements
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Showcase
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The Fortress Historical Trajectories Series, General Editor: Denis Janz
Religious Studies’ Professor Denis Janz’, The Fortress Series, Historical Trajectories, is a short series of single-author books, each one sketching the historical profile of a currently discussed Christian belief, practice, or issue.
Moral and Religious Emotions
Father Edward Vacek, S.J., Ph.D. recently published two new articles that address his on-going research on the topic of moral and religious emotions.