The mission of the religion department is to foster the spiritual and intellectual growth of students through the disciplined, critical study of religion. An ability to carry on disciplined, critical dialogue concerning varied understandings of Christianity, other religions and other disciplines, relating these to everyday experiences. Both the advanced study of religion and the increasing complexity of our culture call for the kind of multifaceted undergraduate programs that Capital offers.
Classes are small to ensure individualized attention.
In addition to the prescribed curriculum, religion majors organize and participate in campus and community activities as witnesses to their Christian commitment. This includes work with the student congregation on campus, metropolitan ministries and Trinity Lutheran Seminary, which is adjacent to Capital's campus. Each member of the religion faculty possesses a doctorate. Their specialties include ancient languages and literature, Christian ethics, New Testament, contemporary theology, history of theology, Asian religions and faith development. Other students enter the job market immediately upon graduation.