Religious Studies Program at East Carolina University

Our goal is to :
Instruct students in the academic study of the phenomena of religion and the world's major religious traditions and engage them in the foundational questions of human existence;
to cultivate critical thinking and effective communication;
to promote awareness of and respect for diverse perspectives on religious and non-religious questions in order to develop responsible citizenship in a pluralistic society;
To advance the discipline of religious studies by fostering critical inquiry into the relationships between religion and other aspects of society, including education, health care, science, and public policy; and
To provide cultural enrichment of our community in order to promote life-long learning.

These skills are transferable to many career fields. In our ever more culturally diverse world, this training will serve students well in the 21st century. The program has many graduates who have gone on to successful work in various professions.