Michigan State University Department of Religious Studies

Michigan State University Department of Religious Studies Michigan State University
Religious Studies Department
East Lansing, MI We encourage you to consider a major or minor in Religious Studies.

Here, in Religious Studies, you can get to know your professors and join a community of fellow students who share your interests and who, like you, want to learn about international religions and cultures. The Department of Religious Studies offers a broad range of interesting courses, and all of its faculty members are committed both to active research and to excellence in teaching. Here, you can

develop your understanding of religious phenomena both historically and in contemporary societies around the world, strengthen your analytical reading and writing skills, and prepare for a wide range of possible careers. When you study religion in the tradition of the liberal arts, you develop your capacity for analysis, interpretation, and comparison, while building your own unique body of knowledge about religion in history and in the modern world. Although some in the past argued that religion would fade away in the modern era, in fact today it is more vital than ever to understand the roles religion has played and continues to have in people’s lives. Learning about religions means that you understand different cultures and develop a more global perspective. Religious Studies is the ideal major for those who seek a career in non-government organizations (NGOs), non-profit organizations, government, or international corporations, where a deeper understanding of cultures is essential to furthering organizational aims. Religious Studies exemplifies Michigan State University’s Liberal Learning Goals. By studying religion, you can tailor your educational experience at Michigan State University to fit your own future career path. In fact, the study of religion can be combined in innovative ways with a whole range of diverse careers. Areas in which a specialization in religion will help you stand out include Non-profit Organizations, Law, Journalism, International Business, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Medicine, Religious Professions, and Education. We look forward to helping you shape your educational experiences and your future career. Stop by and visit with us! Taken from religiousstudies.msu.edu

04/28/2026

A twice a semester newsletter from the Department of Religious Studies at MSU. You can stay connected with us on social media. Follow us on Facebook and send us your announcements and updates here or via email. 

04/24/2026

The Department of Religious Studies at Michigan State University celebrated undergraduate excellence at its 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony on April 17…

TODAY!
04/23/2026

TODAY!

Please join us on Thursday, April 23 for the MSU Foglio Speaker Series on Spirituality 5th annual keynote with Dr. Christina Puchalski. Christina Puchalski, MD, MS, OCDS, FACP, FAAHPM, is Founder and Executive Director of the George Washington University’s Institute…

Congratulations to Dr. Yares for receiving the Fintz Award!
04/21/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Yares for receiving the Fintz Award!

Four College of Arts & Letters faculty have been selected as this year’s recipients of the Fintz Award for Teaching Excellence in the Arts and Humanities in recognition of their exemplary Integrative…

THIS FRIDAY!
04/14/2026

THIS FRIDAY!

Come to the Department of Religious Studies' undergraduate research symposium and awards ceremony! Open to all, and ther...
04/10/2026

Come to the Department of Religious Studies' undergraduate research symposium and awards ceremony! Open to all, and there is free lunch!

Lectures on Wednesday and Thursday!
04/03/2026

Lectures on Wednesday and Thursday!

Congratulations to Dr. Laura Yares, Dr. Mary Juzwik, and Deborah Margolis for designing and directing this amazing progr...
03/24/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Laura Yares, Dr. Mary Juzwik, and Deborah Margolis for designing and directing this amazing program!

At a time when students are encountering discussions of genocide not only in history books but as it unfolds in real time across social media and global news, a program offered through Michigan State…

Great talk by Dr. Kati Curts yesterday on Ford and American religion!
03/24/2026

Great talk by Dr. Kati Curts yesterday on Ford and American religion!

03/23/2026

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