Religious Studies
The Study of Religion at EMU
EMU has offered a minor in Religious Studies since 1977, and in 2017 EMU introduced a Religious Studies major, becoming the only public university in Southeast Michigan to offer a major in the study of religion. Students in our major and minor select courses that explore different religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, as well as classes that teach different approaches to the study of religion, such as anthropology, comparative religion, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and women's and gender studies. By taking courses in several disciplines, students learn to research and analyze religion in different ways. Majors and minors also take two core courses, RLST 100 Comparative Study of Religion and RLST 300W Theories and Methods for the Study of Religion, and majors complete their course of study with a capstone project, which can be a research project, an internship, or another project of the student’s design.
Our Major and Minor Programs
Please see the Undergraduate Catalog for descriptions of our major and minor:
Scheduled Course Offerings
Religious Studies Courses Winter 2025
Required Courses
- RLST 100 (CRN 20978), MW 12:30-1:45pm
- RLST 100 (CRN 20979), online asynchronous
- RLST 300W (CRN 23608), TR 12:30-1:45pm in-person
- RLST 300W (CRN 23845), TR 12:30-1:45pm online synchronous
Restricted Electives: Traditions
- No Traditions courses offered in Winter 2025
Restricted Electives: Methods
- RLST 362 (CRN 23618), R 11:00-12:15pm and online asynchronous hybrid
- ANTH 338 (CRN 23603), TR 9:30-10:45am
- PSY 225 (CRN 22616), online asynchronous
Electives
- PHIL 228 (CRN 22015), MW 12:30-1:45 (Honors section)
- PHIL 228 (CRN 23316), online asynchronous (March 3 to April 25)
- ARTH 162 (CRN 23223), MW 3:30-4:45pm
Religious Studies Courses Fall 2025
Required Courses
- TBD
Restricted Electives: Traditions
- TBD
Restricted Electives: Methods
- TBD
Electives
- TBD
Advising, Career Planning, Scholarships, and Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Religious Studies majors and minors are encouraged to take advantage of all History Section programs and services, including:
- Undergraduate Advising
- Career Planning: This page is written for History majors, but all of this advice applies to Religious Studies majors as well!
- Scholarships: Religious Studies majors and minors may apply for History Section scholarships.
- Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Faculty and Staff
Instructors who regularly offer classes in Religious Studies include:
Brian Bruya
James Egge
Robert Erlewine
Dyann Logwood
Kate Mehuron
Jeremy Proulx
Ronald Rich
Rachel Schroeder
Mark Whitters
Contact Us
Please contact Professor James Egge or Professor Robert Erlewine with any questions about our Religious Studies programs.