Religious StudiesAs a religious studies major at Iowa State University you will investigate and reflect on the world's religions in an objective, critical and appreciative manner. Though there is emphasis placed on religious studies on the wide variety of religious phenomena, you will develop your own integrated understanding of the nature of religion and its role in individual and social life. You will be exposed to various components of the discipline of religious studies and by doing so you will develop skills that are valuable in a number of careers. You will also be provided the necessary foundation for pursuing graduate studies. All religious studies majors are required to take courses in three clusters of religious traditions - Western religions, Asian religions and Indigenous religions. Career OpportunitiesRecent religious studies graduates have gone onto graduate school and professional programs or moved directly into professional positions including
ScholarshipsThe Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies offers scholarships to continuing students. More information on the scholarships is available on-line at www.philrs.iastate.edu. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a wide variety of scholarships for both incoming and continuing undergraduates. More information on the scholarships is available on-line at www.discoverlas.com/scholarships.shtml.  
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