Program Overview

Religion

Our interdisciplinary coursework for the religion major explores traditional, modern cultural, and region-based approaches to the discipline. Together, these methods give religion majors a substantial understanding of the history, practices, literature, social ethics, and belief systems of various ancient, classical, and modern civilizations.

display case with artifacts
A display case outside of the religion department in RIce Hall shows different religious ornaments and artifacts.
Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97

Program Facts

  • Program Type: Major, Minor
    • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Department: Religion

Chair

Corey Barnes ’98,
Robert S. Danforth Associate Professor of Religion

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Winter Term

Oberlin’s four-week winter term in January encourages students to discover the value of self-directed education. You may pursue individual or group projects that are directly linked to your field of study or explore opportunities unrelated to your major. Complete your project on or off campus.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Student Senate, Oberlin Christian Fellowship, Hillel, the Oberlin Review—these are among the more than 175 student groups and clubs available to you. From politics to faith and identity, and from special interest to sports, Oberlin has an array of clubs eager for new members, new ideas, and new leadership.

Why Study Religion at Oberlin?

9 Associated Faculty
4 First-Year Seminars
8 Study Away Programs

Sample Courses

  • RELG 109 - Jerusalem: Negotiating Sacred Space (4 credits)
  • RELG 229 - Religious Rituals in East Asia (4 credits)
  • RELG 347 - Seminar: Virtue, Religion, and the Good Life (4 credits)
  • RELG 402 - Capstone Colloquium (4 credits)
Curriculum and requirements

Religion Faculty

Our faculty are both scholars and teachers who devote their careers to making important contributions to their disciplines through writing and research. Faculty areas of expertise include religious texts, the history of Christianity, medieval philosophy of religion, comparative religious ethics, Islamic studies, modern Judaism and American religions, and other fields.

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