Is life sacred? Does God exist? What kind of person do I want to be? How can I make a difference in the world? What do others treasure most in life? What do people think about God, spirituality, service, and core values? The vast majority of college students are not afraid of grappling with these kinds of big questions.  In fact many are actively searching and curious about spiritual issues and meaning in life.  The Religious Studies area at The University of Findlay offers students the opportunity to explore these burning questions in an open and safe academic environment. Whether in a class on “Religious Themes in Film,” “Jesus and the Gospels,” or “New Religious Movements,” professors address issues that matter deeply to people, issues that transcend the confines of any classroom and lead to what Henri Nouwen has called “the unspeakable mystery of existence.” 

Religious studies, an interdisciplinary humanities field, serves the student body as a whole as a course of study that is central to the general education program.  Religious studies also offers a major or minor to students who desire to focus on the area. Those who are interested in majoring in Religious Studies can choose from the following concentrations: Biblical Studies, Christian Studies, Comparative Religion, or Individualized Studies.