Islam in the U.S.:
Clash of Civilizations or Metaphor for Understanding?

A lecture by Ambassador Akbar Ahmed

September 16, 2008
12:00-2:00PM
Cortelyou Commons, 2324 N. Fremont Street

Academic Year 2008-2009 Schedules are Posted

TAK Religious Studies Honor Society

Theta Alpha Kappa was founded in 1976 to honor outstanding undergraduate students in the fields of religious studies and/or theology. The Society, which has over 120 active chapters, sponsors the scholarly Journal of Theta Alpha Kappa. This journal is published regularly and is disseminated to active members. It features work of qualified students as well as professional academics.

In order to be eligible for membership in Theta Alpha Kappa, religious studies majors must meet three academic criteria: (1) be at least a Junior; (2) completed at least seven courses in the major with a departmental GPA of at least 3.5; and (3) achieved an overall GPA of at least 3.3 (as of the Spring Quarter). The department notifies eligible students in April of each year.

Become a Religious Studies Major

Now it is even easier to become a Religious Studies Major or Minor with our online form. Simply fill it out, print it, and send it via fax to 773-325-4439 or mail to:

Religious Studies Department
2333 N. Racine Ste. 101
Chicago, IL 60614

Once we receive this form, we will assign you a religious studies advisor and add your name to our religious studies mailing list. The LA&S college office will send you contact information for your new advisor. Download the form now! (PDF)

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Why Study Religion?

The world's religions provide order and meaning as well as the capacity to challenge and transform individuals and societies.

Religious Studies majors explore the religious dimensions of life and culture through the study of myth, symbol, ritual and doctrine.

An exploration of the distribution of justice and fairness is also emphasized through community-based service learning and the study of ethical issues in the medical and professional world.

Religious Studies teaches the skills of analytical and critical reasoning, creative problem solving, and effective communication with significant applications in journalism, social work, law, theology, ministry and professional religious orders, anthropology, and comparative religion.