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'A theme of the Harrison College Scholar Program is that our students are independent but not isolated.'
Read MoreWe explore religious traditions through comparative, contextual and thematic studies. Our courses are built on the established scholarly tradition of the study of religion as an academic, as opposed to a confessional, pursuit.
'A theme of the Harrison College Scholar Program is that our students are independent but not isolated.'
Read MoreOn Thursday, March 16, join the Cornell community to make a difference for students on Cornell Giving Day.
Read MoreIn the Society for the Humanities Invitational Lecture Feb. 15, art historian Verity Platt will present her research on the humble sea sponge.
Read MoreThroughout her career, Prof. Chiara Formichi has researched the role of Islam in Asia and the influence of Asian cultures on the religion.
Read MoreFrom the clock tower to Risley and beyond, Grace Elmore ’25 finds inspiration in Cornell’s eclectic architectural styles
Read MorePre-enrollment for Spring 2023 classes begins on November 2 for undergraduate students at Cornell.
Read MoreEmma Plowe '23 attended a summer retreat at the Jewel Heart Tibetan Learning Center with support from the Weiner Family Summer Fellowship.
Read MoreIn a new book, Kim Haines-Eitzen explores the rich range of desert sounds and what they can teach us about place, the past, solitude and community.
Read MoreVelani talks about his time at Cornell and why he chose religious studies as his major.
Interested in a specific religious tradition? Want to learn more about religious rituals throughout history and in the contemporary world? Consider an undergraduate major or minor in religious studies!
The honors program is open to religious studies undergraduate majors who have done superior work and who wish to devote a substantial part of their senior year to advanced, specialized, independent research and writing of a thesis.
Start with "Religion and Ecological Sustainability" (RELST 2273) or "Sensational Religion" (RELST 2276) or take one of the many other courses or seminars we offer.
Given in honor of Gelek Rimpoche the Weiner Family Summer Fellowship supports funding for summer experiential learning and research for an undergraduate student studying Buddhist practice.
Cornell graduate students working in fields related to the study of religion are welcome to apply for the Religious Studies Graduate Minor in the Cornell Graduate School.
The minor is designed to offer students in relevant major fields the opportunity to delve more deeply into religious studies, to build an intellectual community around the study of religion, and to prepare themselves professionally for academic positions in a religious studies department.
Your support enables the program to enhance the experience for undergraduate students. Gifts can help fund lectures and conferences, student research, distinguished speakers, and other program priorities. We will greatly appreciate and immediately put into use any gift, no matter the amount.