In the Department of Religion, we locate ourselves in the tradition of liberal arts education. As practitioners of the humanities, we emphasize the importance of perceptive reading, clear thinking, and expressive writing, which we take to be crucial ingredients in fruitful professional life. We therefore believe that what we offer our students will serve them well in their various vocations. Moreover, the versatility of a humanities-centered liberal arts education provides students with the flexibility they will need in an ever-changing world and labor market.

Professionally, graduates of our department have many options open to them. Some may teach at the elementary or secondary school level; some may prepare for graduate school and eventual college teaching; some may prepare for professional careers in the fields of law, government, or social services; some may work in church education, music, or administration; others may plan a future with a world relief agency; and yet others may prepare for careers in various ministries, including pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, campus ministry, or missions.

Personally and communally, we hope to help graduates of our department better understand and express their faith. We believe that rigorous academic training in Religion will help students become contributing members of society and strong leaders in their churches. Indeed, our department is committed to fostering theological literacy, something contemporary Christianity frequently lacks.

In short, the Department of Religion offers the student a unique opportunity: committed to the tradition of historic orthodox Christianity, we have the resources and faculty to explore the Christian faith, particularly as expressed in the Reformed theological tradition, as it seeks to encounter modern and post-modern culture--surely an item high on the agenda of thinking Christians today.

Students interested in planning a major or minor in Religion are invited to contact any member of the Department.