Religious Studies

What Students Are Saying

"When I began college, I had no idea that I would end up minoring in religious studies. My first year, I took an introductory course out of interest and, after that, almost every semester I saw that there was another Religion class I was interested in. Even though the department is relatively small at Hollins, there are always interesting and informative classes offered. I decided to minor in religious studies my junior year, and I feel as if my time at Hollins has been more beneficial because of this decision."
- Kristy Hanson '07


"I became a religious studies major because I wanted to have a different perspective on not only scholarship within the liberal arts, but also on current world events. It doesn't matter what your personal religious or spiritual beliefs are; religious studies has opened my mind to different cultures around the world and has even helped me understand my own beliefs in more detail and depth."
- Megan J. Hennessey '07


"The religious studies department is really a wonderful department to major in. The professors are very helpful and some of the best professors on campus, in my opinion. The classes cover diverse topics in many different traditions; and this major fits in well with other majors. I really love being a religious studies major and would highly recommend it."
- Malia Gutierrez '07


"Don't be intimidated by the field religious studies. Religious studies can help you in many other classes that you'll take at Hollins!"
- Mornique Smith '08


"The religious studies major at Hollins has given me the opportunity to explore and pursue many of my varying interests. The focus on world religions provides a wonderful lens through which I can expand my world view and understanding of different cultures."
- Lindsay Little '08


"I chose Hollins University's religious studies program because of the diversity of study in that area. The curriculum involves a very broad base of study."
- Carolyn Word '07


"The Religious studies department at Hollins provided me with the opportunity to study a very diverse range of religions. It was wonderful being able to broaden my experience in that way."
- Kathe Almonte '07

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