Religious Studies
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There are many options all over the world for those studying Religious Studies to study abroad. Many Religious Studies majors and minors study abroad to gain important cross-cultural perspectives, view new perspectives, develop their language abilities, or gain global experience. This page contains information that will assist Religious Studies majors and minors determine how best to integrate study abroad into their Brandeis careers.
Sample of Approved Programs
Brandeis offers a wide range of programs for students pursuing Religious Studies. Students in the past have studied at such places as:
- Humanities and Social Sciences at Ben Gurion University - Beer Shiva, Israel
- American University in Cairo (AUC) - Cairo, Egypt
- Politics and Religious Integration in the Mediterranean in Sidi Bou Said (SIT) - Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
- Tibetan and Himalayan Peoples in Kathmandu (SIT) - Kathmandu, Nepal
For more details on other programs for Religious studies majors, visit the approved study abroad programs list. There you can filter options to search for unique program traits like internships or research.
Additional programs might have acceptable coursework, but this list shows the primary locations where Religious Studies courses may be available.
Study Abroad Liaison
To assist students with their academic choices abroad and to help answer any questions about receiving major/minor credit while abroad, each academic department and program has assigned a faculty member to serve as the Study Abroad Liaison. As every department has different policies regarding credit from abroad, the Study Abroad Liaison can assist you with guidance on major/minor credit. Find the Study Abroad Liaison for Religious Studies here.Receiving Credit in Religious Studies
Students wishing to receive credit in Religious Studies for coursework done off-campus during the academic year should discuss these plans with the Study Abroad Liaison. All students as part of their application process for either a summer or semester term abroad will be required to have a course proposal reviewed by the department if they wish to receive credit in that major/minor. For the semester, this is an initial conversation and students should continue to discuss plans with the department as they have more course information (syllabi, etc.). For the summer, courses are pre-approved. Upon return, semester students should complete the Petition to Request Substitution for a Requirement form for final and formal review.