Religious Studies
The goal of the Religious Studies Department is to nurture students' curiosity about societies around the globe from ancient to contemporary times and how they have made meaning, transcended boundaries, and found ways to live well; think critically about diversity within and among religious traditions; examine the intersections of religion and society, politics, and culture; and do all this while employing a range of approaches, methods, and theories.
The Senior Program
The Senior Program represents a culminating intellectual experience for seniors in the religious studies program. Its centerpiece in the senior project, in which each major plans, writes and presents a self-directed, interdisciplinary course of study that balances critical skills and creativity. The senior project is carried out under the close supervision of at least one faculty member.
Recent examples of research projects in religious studies include:
- Empowering Indonesian Muslim Women: The Role of Nahdlatul Ulama in Advancing Gender Equality
- Where's Your Judaism?: Jewish Identity at a Liberal Arts Campus
- The Lived Experience of Contemporary Christian Music
Honors Presentation
- The Use of Sacred Music in Christian Worship in Central New York
Contact
Department Name
Religious Studies Department
Contact Name
Quincy Newell, Chair
Clinton, NY 13323
