LoginDepartment of Religion and Culture
Our Focus
The Department of Religion and Culture comprises programs in Religion, Cultural Anthropology, and Archaeology in cooperation with the U of S Departments of Religion and Culture and Archaeology and Anthropology. Our religious studies (RLST) offerings focus on courses in Christianity, Judaism, Gender and Culture. Our anthropology (ANTH) offerings specialize in Eastern European studies. Our archaeolology (ARCH) offerings focus on the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean regions.
What is anthropology?
Anthropology is the cross-cultural, comparative and holistic study of human groups, their cultures, behaviour and institutions.
What is archaeology
Explore the mysteries of the ancient world through the tools of modern archaeology. Reconstruct the patterns of life in past cultures - Egypt, Babylon, Israel, Athens and Rome. Understand and appreciate the languages and cultures of long lost civilizations.
What is religious studies?
Religious Studies is the study of the traditions, texts and themes of the major religions of the world from a variety of perspectives. Throughout the ages, religious beliefs and practices have occupied an important place in human experience. They have shaped the lives of individuals and entire civilizations. Religion expresses our deepest hopes and provides ways of coping with the troubles and fears of existence.
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Anthropology Degree Requirements
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 The most important work we have to do is to talk to students…Here is where real education takes place.”— Fr. Henry Carr, CSB STM President, 1942 - 1949 |
