Six of the seven billion people world-wide declare themselves people of faith, and that number is growing. Religion is a fundamental dimension of human experience. At Carthage, students examine world religions from many angles, and receive the conceptual skills necessary to interpret religious experience in its many manifestations.

Progressive Curriculum

The religion curriculum at Carthage is progressive in design. Your classes will address the most pressing religious issues of the day, while still providing the depth and breadth in classical religion scholarship needed for effective ministry and graduate studies. The department has a fine record of landing graduates in some of the most prestigious seminaries and graduate schools in the country.

Multidimensional Study

Carthage offers students academic study in world religions, church history, theology, the Bible, and religion in society. Courses include Understandings of Religion; History of Christian Thought; Greek and Roman Mystery Religions; Religious Thinkers of Modern Times; Faith, Love and Ethics; Issues in Living and Dying; Creation and Apocalypse; Parish Service; and more.

Accomplished Faculty

The Carthage religion department has a diverse faculty to provide you with a wide range of approaches to religious questions. All faculty members have earned Ph.D.s, publishing records, extensive involvement in professional associations, and plenty of enthusiasm for teaching.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Students studying religion at Carthage have ample opportunity to study outside the United States during J-Term or for a semester. Spend a month excavating an ancient Roman temple in northern Israel, or spend a January examining religious myth and political vision in theatre in Berlin. Students have studied in Greece, Guatemala and the Himalayas. Current programs are offered in India, the Mediterranean and Germany.

Customized Program

A major in religion at Carthage is flexible. You can customize the program to meet your needs and interests, and readily combine it with a major or minor in another discipline.

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Faculty Spotlight

Religion Professor James Lochtefeld brings Indian culture to life in photography show. Read more.

J-Term in India

See a slideshow of photographs from Religion J-Term trips to India and The Himalayas.

J-Term in Israel

Unearthing the Past. Annual study tour in northern Israel transforms Carthage undergrads into archaeologists.