A Religious Studies major with an emphasis in Religion and the Social Sciences is designed to encourage students to explore religion as it relates to complex issues of human behavior, culture, and society that are addressed by disciplines in the Social Sciences like Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, and so forth.

Upon completion of the program, students will have: Studied a broad range of the world's religious systems and traditions and learned about their various influences on human cultures, societies, histories, and personal values. Gained informed familiarity with the beliefs and practices of more than one religious and spiritual tradition. Learned to compare and contrast diverse religions and their cultural contexts through an emphasis on religious traditions, or on religions in relation to the arts and humanities, or on religions in relation to the social sciences. Developed skills in critical thinking and open inquiry, clear and thoughtful oral and written communication, informed analysis, and creative expression. Addressed issues of social responsibility by exposure to other ways of thinking about core social issues.