Boston University's Religion Department offers a comprehensive exploration of global faiths and spiritual practices, situated in the vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts. The department provides students with a deep understanding of how religion has shaped history, cultures, and contemporary society through a cross-cultural, interdisciplinary, and critical approach. Delving into the vast array of religious experiences and expressions across the globe and throughout history, the curriculum encourages critical thinking about the nature of religion itself, its impact on society, and philosophical reflections on belief. Students gain foundational knowledge of major world religions and their contexts, emphasizing the importance of religious literacy for navigating our interconnected world. The department supports undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate MA and PhD programs, fostering diverse research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
View ReligionBoston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1839, BU is the third-oldest university in Boston and the 27th-oldest private university in the United States. BU is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Boston Consortium for Higher Education. The university has more than 4,000 faculty members and nearly 34,000 students, making it one of Boston's largest employers. BU offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on three urban campuses.