Program Overview
The Religious Studies Certificate at UC examines religious traditions across disciplines like philosophy, anthropology, and history. Designed to foster critical thinking, the program equips students with a deep understanding of religion and its impact on society. Career opportunities for certificate holders span fields such as education, community service, journalism, and business.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Religious Studies Certificate is a multidisciplinary program that provides an introduction to the study of religion. It examines religious traditions through literary analysis, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, and history. The certificate fosters critical thinking by exposing students to diverse methodologies and perspectives. Students will deepen their conceptual understanding of religion and familiarize themselves with various religious traditions. This certificate will help students engage in well-informed and thoughtful discourse about religion in general and specific religious traditions.
Careers:
The certificate in religious studies can be useful for those interested in career fields such as:
- Education
- Community Service
- A wide variety of religion-affiliated organizations
- Journalism
- Social Work
- Business
- Many other fields that value individuals whose skills include research, writing, and critical thinking
Other:
- Students already pursuing a degree in any college at UC can add the certificate to their program.
- Students not currently pursuing a degree may declare the certificate after establishing non-matriculated status.
- The certificate in religious studies can be part of a liberal arts education that prepares you to deal with complexity and diversity, and helps you develop analytical skills and a sense of social responsibility.
- The certificate program director is aware of when you are finishing the program.
- If you are pursuing another bachelor's degree, then your certificate will be reviewed at the time that you submit your separate degree application.
