Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies Crandall University

Program Description

Are you wanting to read the Bible in a deeper and clearer way? Are you curious about world religions or philosophies that have shaped human history? With Crandall University’s Religious Studies programs, you’ll learn how to understand Christianity within a global religious context using a variety of scholarly disciplines. We focus on Christianity but connect with the world’s religions using a wide range of academic approaches. There are two majors available in the department of Religious Studies: Biblical Studies and Religious Studies. In Biblical Studies, you’ll see the Christian Bible in its context, develop a grasp of the languages in which it was written, dig deeply into the history that shaped its writing, and learn how properly to apply the Bible to current issues. In Religious Studies, you’ll look at a variety of religions and philosophies, learn how they connect to and interact with Christianity, and gain a better understanding of religion’s influence on culture. In sum, Religious Studies programs provide students with a fresh, deep, and considered appreciation for the Christian faith in the context of the world’s religious options.

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