Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

Religious Studies explores the “big questions” at the heart of people's existence, questions about human meaning in relation to a transcendent reality, that lead to reflection upon divine revelation and open the door to a deeper relationship with God. As a Catholic institution of higher learning, Madonna University affirms the spiritual dimension of the human person. Intellectual inquiry into the religious meaning of life is essential to full human development. Reflecting the university’s identity as a Catholic University in the Franciscan tradition, the Religious Studies program fosters an understanding of the religious and moral dimensions of human experience by examining religious sources, traditions, beliefs and practices.

Special attention is given to Franciscan, Christian-humanistic values, with awareness of other faith traditions and a concern for social justice, in preparation for teaching, pastoral ministry, and graduate studies. The Archdiocese of Detroit encourages Catholic students who feel called to Religion teaching or to parish ministry to pursue a degree in Religious Studies. Students may pursue either a major & a minor in this field, and may find it valuable to combine this with another major & minor. The reasonable number of required credits leaves room for such additional credentials, enhancing qualifications for future professional opportunities.