The Benton School District last month launched the LifeWise released time religious instruction program for first grade ...

The Bible is a cultural force unlike no other. As a book, it outsells all others combined. As a source of authority, only the Constitution competes with it for influence. But what is the Bible, really ...

On March 5, Professor Annie Blazer's new book, American Culture through Religion and Sport, was published. Her book is modeled after her religious studies course, “Religion and Sport in the US” and ...

The law requires that schools teach certain passages from the Bible that are “cited or alluded to in founding documents,” as ...

Happy Palm Sunday! This is my seventh Palm Sunday Bible study, and since I don’t have any new insights about this important event, I’ve chosen the most notable discussion poin ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A sweeping census on the state of American religion reveals a less sensational tale of Christianity in decline and a rise of the ...

This video explains the core difference between theology and religious studies. Theology engages questions raised within a faith tradition, often from an insider perspective. Religious studies ...

The measure, which Gov. Spencer Cox signed last week, may be the first of its kind in the country, one expert said. “I don’t ...

A new research study shows the reach of religious radio. Approximately 25% of all radio stations in the US are ...

Explore the diverse beliefs, practices and traditions of faith that shape human experiences across the world. By studying religion in its many forms, you’ll uncover how it has historically intersected ...

Religious studies is a discipline that explores the spiritual and religious practices of individuals and cultures around the world. The Department of Religious Studies offers powerful opportunities ...