Religious Studies Program

Investigating the role of religion in society, culture, and individual experience around the globe and throughout time. Preparing students for life in a religiously diverse world.

Undergraduate

Graduate

Islamic Studies

Upcoming Events

December 01, 2022

Can We Talk About Religion?

A discussion between Professors Jeanne Kilde (religious studies) and Kirsten Fischer (history) will be followed by a discussion with and among students.

Recent News

Religious Studies Spring 2023 Courses

List of the Religious Studies Program Spring 2023 Class List.

Islamic Studies Spring 2023 Courses

List of the Islamic Studies Program Spring 2023 Class List.

A New Perspective on the Use of Paul in the Gospel of Mark

Congratulations to Cameron Ferguson (BA, Class of '08) on his new book!

A hearty congratulations to Cameron Ferguson, who finished He completed his graduate work at the University of Chicago Divinity School, from which he graduated in August 2019…

Secrets of Sacred Architecture Documentary

Tune in to Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) this weekend, to watch UMN religious architecture specialists Jeanne Kilde and Virajita Singh discuss religious buildings and…

Norien Kassab is working on a study of medieval Isalmic views of Christ with Professor Nabil Matar.

Undergraduate Research in Religious Studies

Two CLA DFRACS (Dean's Freshman Research and Creative Scholars program) students currently working with Religious Studies faculty presented their research at the CLA Research…