Courses in the Religious Studies Department vary from Freudian theories of the religious experience to Women in the Buddhist Tradition. Students are expected to gain a cross-sectional representation of the world's religions and the leading scholarly interpretations. But most importantly, Religious Studies courses center on discussion. The students themselves are often one of the most beneficial resources available to the class. Students are encouraged to challenge each other and push the boundaries of belief, and the structure of ritualistic dogma and creed.
Students examine the psychology, anthropology, sociology, and history of religion.
However, my intent in writing this article is to emphasize the fact that the Religious Studies department is not about faith. There are no prerequisites of belief, heritage or practice to be a Religious Studies major. In fact, many students of religion, like myself, are continually assessing the various traditions and ideologies in hopes of eventually discovering a tradition that corresponds to our ever- changing world view. So with graduation becoming more of a reality than a point on the distant horizon, I'm beginning to get a little nervous. The Career Fair was hardly a success.