Uncovering the History of Religion: What a Master's in Religious Studies Can Teach You
"What were humans doing in 60,000 BCE?"
Outside of human and Neanderthalic migration across the globe, that’s also when archaeological evidence suggests religious practices began.
From ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day America, sacred beliefs, rituals and stories have influenced cultural values, social structures, laws, ethics, art and life's meaning — profoundly shaping the development of our modern world.
Since religion remains deeply woven into the human experience, how do we accurately capture its influence? What can we learn from it?
One option is religious studies — a field that lets you explore societies worldwide by analyzing religious traditions, texts, behaviors and institutions. Scholars in this field illuminate humanity's cultural roots and aid in cross-cultural understanding.