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Religious Studies

Engage with vital questions of meaning, community, ethics, and spirituality to prepare to contribute to a world impacted at every level by religion. Principia’s religious studies program provides deeper knowledge and understanding of the Bible and other sacred texts, and an appreciation of the world’s major religions in their cultural, historical, and political contexts.

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What Sets Principia College Apart?

Principia offers religious studies students a one-of-a-kind combination of personal, one-to-one mentorship, career-related internships, and deep immersion in religious study. Students have opportunities to travel to the Holy Land and present papers at conferences with world experts in the field, and develop a unique, spiritually-mature perspective on the Bible, informed by the groundbreaking work of Mary Baker Eddy, discoverer and founder of Christian Science.

After Principia

Principia’s religious studies graduates bring a unique set of transferable skills into their next chapter. Many go on to top graduate schools, or pursue careers in wide-ranging fields. Religious studies graduates are currently employed in the following areas:

  • Christian Science practice
  • Christian Science nurse
  • Museum researcher
  • Education
  • Public relations
  • Journalism
  • Marketing

Learning Beyond Campus

Our study-abroad programs are open to all students, and you’re encouraged to apply to any abroad program that interests you—even if the abroad isn’t your primary area of study. Your passport to international learning starts here.

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