Religious Studies
The department of religious studies at Holy Cross addresses religion as a fundamental dimension of human history and personal experience. Recognizing that students are in a process of coming to terms with their own traditions and personal spiritualities, it offers courses that systematically explore a wide range of theological perspectives and ethical questions that are central in the formation of a personal religious identity.
Since a majority of our students come from a Roman Catholic background, the department offers many courses that analyze its biblical foundations and situate it within its broader cultural and historical contexts. In view of the global connections that have and will increasingly affect students, the department equally offers courses on the full range of world religions, including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, East Asian religions, and modern religious movements. Tutorial reading programs and individual research projects are available to qualified students.