Religion Major
Become familiar with faith traditions and cultural influences throughout the world
Familiarity is a great first step toward increased understanding. Many world problems can be traced to a lack of knowledge and appreciation of people and cultures different from our own. Simpson religion majors use their knowledge in a variety of fields to help solve problems.
What will I learn?
You will learn how religious beliefs and customs affect nearly every aspect of life. You will be challenged to think beyond your set of personal beliefs. Explore these required courses in the major.
This course provides a basic introduction to several major world religions, which may include Buddhism and Hinduism from the Eastern tradition and Judaism, Islam and Christianity from the Western tradition. You will become acquainted with foundational rituals, beliefs and literature of the traditions, as well as the comparative study of religion.
What can I do with my degree?
Religion majors enter many professions. Some graduates pursue careers in ministry - including pastoral ministry, music and youth ministry, as well as pastoral counseling, law, government, public service, social work, business and teaching.
There is more to learn
Many Simpson students pursuing other majors take a religion course and become fascinated by all there is to learn and how the topics discussed relate to challenges facing us today. See all the opportunities the Department of Religion has to offer.