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Why I Chose Religious Studies

Understanding the patient and where they come from really improves how you treat that person.

Vijay Patel | B.A. Religious Studies, B.S. Molecular & Cellular Biology 2008
Director of Dental Services, MHC Healthcare

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Why Study Religion?

Religion is central to the human experience.

Religion has been a central force in world history, and it continues to play a powerful role in the human experience. The dynamic traditions of world religions, the role of religion in global politics, the relationship of religion and science, and the religious dimensions of art and culture, are among the many issues that draw students to the study of religion at the University of Arizona. The faculty and associated faculty of the Religious Studies Program are committed to introducing students to a broad spectrum of religious traditions and their social and historical impact.

A Religious Studies degree can lead to almost any career.

Religious Studies majors have pursued careers in a wide variety of fields, including business, government, medicine, law, education, and social services. The Religious Studies major provides students with a broad understanding of human diversity, the complexities of social and cultural systems of thought, and the human pursuit of meaning. Combined with core academic skills in written and oral communication, the Religious Studies major prepares students to become independent thinkers and problem solvers in the twenty-first century.

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Meet Blayne

With an education in religious studies as well as physiology and biochemistry, Blayne will be a compassionate clinician, with the ability to empathize and care for the whole person.


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April 11, 2023
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted through Monday, May 1, 2023 In 1978, Lionel England “Lee” Rombach donated funds to Religious Studies at the University of Arizona for the purpose of supporting upper-level undergraduates pursuing…
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Feb. 27, 2023
Fred and Barbara Borga Award for Religious Studies for Health Professionals The Fred and Barbara Borga Award supports undergraduate students at the University of Arizona who are B.A. RELI majors with a concentration in Religious Studies for Health…
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Dec. 1, 2022
The Department of Religious Studies and Classics is happy to announce the winners of the Ora Bretall Scholarship Awards for the 2022-2023 academic year. Awardees are Myana Hibbert and Mitch Emerson Conroy. Congratulations to our outstanding…

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