| The total number
of courses required for the major is 13 (40 semester hours). At least six
of these courses must be at the 300-level or above.
MEET
OUR FACULTY
CONCENTRATIONS
Students will
choose a concentration in either historical and comparative studies or
religion and culture by selecting six courses from either concentration
list. At least one course must focus on non-Western religions, and five
courses must be at the 300-level or above.
A. HISTORICAL
AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES
This concentration
focuses on the historical development of religions, their relationships
to one another, and the varieties of religious expression in the contemporary
world. You will begin to see not only connections and similarities across
religious divides, but where opportunities for dialogue exist and where
challenges to understanding persist.
B. RELIGION
AND CULTURE
This concentration
deals with religion in social context, especially with how religious values
and worldviews interact with larger social and cultural forces. A special
feature of the Cultural Studies concentration is the large numbers of courses
available College-wide from cooperating majors: anthropology, womens studies,
and sociology among them. The concentration emphasizes religion as a value-making
enterprise of human culture.
INTERNSHIP
AND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
Depending on
your area of interest, religion majors have a wealth of opportunity when
it comes to internships. Wells alumnae who are established leaders in their
fields often provide internship opportunities for current students. The
following is a sample of internships recently held by Wells religion students:
Center
for Inquiry Transnational, Buffalo, NY
The
Advocacy Center, Ithaca, NY
Philosophy
and Pubic Policy Institute, College Park, MD
Steuben
County Court, Bath, NY
Virginia
Cooperative Extension Service, Alexandria, VA
Episcopal
Diocese of Maine, Portland, ME
Catholic
Charities of Greater Boston
Study Catholicism
at its roots in Italy. Explore how religion unites and divides citizens
of Ireland. Religion majors can pursue fascinating programs across the
country and around the world check
out our off-campus study programs!
CO-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Participation
in student life can provide valuable insight into human nature which enhances
knowledge gained in the classroom. Below are just a few clubs and activities
that might catch your interest:
Community
court
Revelations
Christian Fellowship
Hillel
Womens
Resource Center
Amnesty
International
Appointed
(gospel choir)
Bellringer
Choir
Foundations
(faith discussion group)
Student
Diversity Committee
Community
Service and Activism Board
CAREER CONNECTIONS
Religion students
gain the skills to find employment in many different fields. Considering
going on to seminary or graduate school? Ever thought about one of these
careers? Then consider becoming a religion major at Wells!
Minister or rabbi
Diplomat
Counselor
Therapist
Professor
News
writer
Advocate
Crisis
prevention
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