Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

With Crandall University’s Religious Studies programs, students will learn how to understand Christianity within a global religious context using a variety of scholarly disciplines.

There are two majors available in the department of Religious Studies: Biblical Studies and Religious Studies.

In Biblical Studies, students will see the Christian Bible in its context, develop a grasp of the languages in which it was written, dig deeply into the history that shaped its writing, and learn how properly to apply the Bible to current issues.

In Religious Studies, students will look at a variety of religions and philosophies, learn how they connect to and interact with Christianity, and gain a better understanding of religion’s influence on culture.

In sum, Religious Studies programs provide students with a fresh, deep, and considered appreciation for the Christian faith in the context of the world’s religious options.

Students will have the opportunity to dig into the context and content of the Bible, the Christian faith, and other religions as well in conversation with renowned scholars and teachers who bring a wide range of personal and professional experience to the classroom. Here is a place in which students can ask their hardest questions about the biggest issues of life and get reliable, insightful answers.