Religion

Are you interested in belief systems and how they influence other parts of life? Here, you examine how specific cultural aspects have shaped humanity’s quest for meaning. See how a culture’s spiritual beliefs and traditions hold the key to that culture’s worldview. 

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Understand Religion and Culture

Ready to learn about the faiths and ways of life for people around the world? Study history, literature and various religions in our program. We encourage you to explore and ask questions about the religious, textual and ethical aspects of all cultures.

Dive deep into the world of comparative and modern religious studies, Testament analyses and other religious subjects. Use our in-person and online religion courses to expand your world view and increase your ability to thrive in a global environment.  

Enlighten Yourself While Learning About Others 

Religion and culture are weaved together and influence one another. Our religious studies program will prepare you to interact with people of different cultural backgrounds, analyze important cultural practices and critically evaluate various aspects of your own culture. 

University Transfer and Future Career Options

Our program is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of a Religion career. Once you earn your associate degree, you have transfer options to build on your Butler experience.  

Your Religion education can lead you to a future in careers like:

  • Pastor
  • Public speaker
  • Historian

Classes You'll Take

These are some examples of courses in our Religion program.

  • Comparative Religions
  • Old Testament
  • Descriptive Astronomy

    Religion (Associate of Arts)

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