religion

Religion

B.A.

Understand one of the most influential forces shaping politics, ethics, and social movements today.

Learn why people believe what they believe, and how faith influences power and creates societies. Prepare for careers in law, education, counseling, and more.

K. Christine Pae

K. Christine Pae ,Professor, Chair of Religion

Jodi Weibel

Jodi Weibel ,Academic Administrative Assistant

Swasey Chapel at dusk

Highlights

Goodspeed Lecture Series

Denison Journal of Religion

The Woodyard Scholarship

Religious Studies graduates are socially conscious and strong writers preparing them for diverse careers including the church, editing, entrepreneurship, education, and marketing.

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Spotlights

Photo of Yahir Fernandez-Alvarez ’26 wearing a National Youth Service Summit shirt, standing in front of a large glass wall inside a modern building.

Creating change through service

“We all have the power to build a better future through connections and purposeful intentions.”

Keun-Joo Christine Pae

How We Learn

Feminist Ethics Cross the Ocean

Keun-Joo Christine Pae, associate professor and chair of the religion department, reflects on Asian American feminist theology and ethics.

Abigail Pringle

Where We Go

Skills learned by a religion major translate into success

Expertise developed as a religion major have sustained Abigail Pringle ’96, Chief Global Development Officer at Wendy’s International.

What's Happening

Illustration of David Woodyard

Announcements & Updates, Faculty

Denison mourns the loss of Professor David O. Woodyard ’54

Professor of Religion David O. Woodyard ’54 has died at the age of 92.

Tait Ferguson ’23

Awards & Honors

Tait Ferguson ’23: President’s Medalist

"I... consider several of my former professors to be close mentors who I would go to for academic, professional, and personal advice.”

Alumni

If you cannot be united, be holy

"Lukewarmness in the hope of ensuring the center will hold is not holiness," says Dylan Parson '16, a provisional elder of the United Methodist Church.

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