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Welcome to the Department of Religious Studies

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Our mission is to promote the academic study of religion at The University of Texas and beyond, both by fostering new generations of religious studies scholars and by educating others about the purpose and importance of religious studies in the contemporary world. We encourage scholarly inquiry into the nature of religion as a system of human thought and practice, into the ways in which religion influences human identity and culture, and into the social and historical development within and across religious traditions.

We endeavor to educate our students, university, and the communities it serves about the diversity of religious traditions and the influence that these traditions have on our political, social, and creative lives. Moreover, we seek to promote informed public dialogue about religion and its cultural, historical, and political impact.

The department currently offers an undergraduate major that culminates in a Bachelor of Arts degree as well as a robust graduate program leading to a Ph.D. For graduate students in other departments at the University of Texas, we also offer a graduate portfolio in the Study of Religion.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Two COLA Faculty Members Receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards for 2024-2025

Two COLA Faculty Members Receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards for 2024-2025

Dr. J. Brent Crosson among recipients of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program awards for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Religious Studies 23-24 Award Recipients

Religious Studies 23-24 Award Recipients

Every year, the Department of Religious Studies provides scholarships, prizes, and excellence funds to outstanding students in Religious Studies. For the 2023-24 academic year, we are happy to recognize three students who received these awards.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Drs. Landau and Smith Featured in Recent Atlantic Article

Drs. Landau and Smith Featured in Recent Atlantic Article

The Secret Gospel of Mark is a recent book authored by Dr. Geoff Smith and Dr. Brent Landau, two Religious Studies faculty members.

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Religious Studies

The University of Texas at Austin

BUR 529, Mailcode A3700, Austin, TX 78712

Department Chair

A. Azfar Moin

amoin@utexas.edu

512-232-7737