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The University of Chicago (UChicago, Chicago, U of C, or UChi) is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The university has its main campus in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. It was founded in 1890 by oil magnate John D. Rockefeller with the goal of creating a "university of the highest grade". UChicago is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world.
The University of Chicago offers a Religious Studies program through its distinguished Divinity School, focusing on the academic exploration of religion from historical and contemporary viewpoints. This program emphasizes critical inquiry and a nuanced understanding of diverse religious traditions globally, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, without advocating for any particular theological stance. Students examine religious thought, practices, and their significant influence on societies. The program actively encourages interdisciplinary connections with fields like anthropology, history, literature, and philosophy, fostering a comprehensive appreciation for religion's complex role in human experience. Both a major and minor are available, teaching students to engage with religion in a well-informed, critically rigorous, and responsible manner.
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