Undergraduate Program

The University of Denver's undergraduate religious studies program offers students the opportunity to study religion in ways not found at other universities.   Students will learn about many of the major religious traditions of the world and investigate how theories of religion can help interpret the religious phenomena that surround us.  Moreover, students learn about religion through observation of local religious communities, through service-learning, and through the development of excellent writing skills. 

Master's Degree

The religious studies MA program prepares students for PhD work or for teaching, careers in journalism, government and nonprofit organizations in which cross-cultural analytical skills are important.  The program emphasizes both breadth of knowledge in several religious traditions as well as room for specialization in select areas of faculty expertise. 

DU-Iliff Joint PhD Program in Religious and Theological Studies

The Joint PhD Program in Religious and Theological Studies is not housed in the Relgious Studies Department, but is a stand-alone program offered jointly by DU and Iliff School of Theology.  Students with a Master's degree in religious studies or theological studies may apply directly to the Joint PhD program.