Religious belief has inspired both armies and charities, politicians and prophetic voices that have shaped world history. Religions have provided the foundation for ethical behavior and in many ...

Regardless of whether Georgetown University’s incoming first-years are studying hard science or humanities, all are united by a common obligation to the university’s core curriculum — in particular, ...

Comparative inquiry into the nature of global religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Experiential, social, and material aspects of religions ...

Director: Mohammed Kadalah, Ph.D. The Arabic, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies (AIMES) minor offers a unique opportunity to explore the languages, cultures, histories, and traditions of a dynamic ...

One year, for Hanukkah, my grandmother gave me the Book of Mormon. She was not trying to convert me. She was not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was Jewish, though a ...

Aun Hasan Ali, MW 1:25–2:15, CASE E240 (*Note you must also sign up for a recitation section.) Surveys different approaches to the study of religion. Students will grow familiar with key thinkers, ...

Surveys the major historical developments encountered by Jewish communities beginning with the Spanish Expulsion in 1492 up until the present day. Studies the various ways in which Jews across the ...

At UD, our religious studies and theology majors are part of a tight-knit community of learners, asking critical questions about the study of religion and theology today. You'll be prepared to ...

Study of Greek and Roman myths and hero tales and their place in the arts and literature of Western civilization. Also provides an introduction to the general nature and function of myth. *Click on ...