The B.­A. in Religion is currently not enrolling incoming students for Fall 2026.

To learn more about the major in Religion, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies Prof. Philip Arnold (pparnold@syr.edu) or the Religion Department Chair Prof. Gareth Fisher (gfisher@syr.edu).

The B.A. in religion helps students develop a critical understanding of one of the foundations of human society. Such awareness is essential for careers in areas such diplomacy, government and public policy, international relations, environmental and human rights advocacy, law, social services, psychotherapy, medicine, education, the arts, architecture, television, radio and film, public history, museums and research, journalism, tourism, and of course faith-based leadership. Already an upper-class student who just developed an interest in the religion major? It’s not too late! Many of our majors come to us as juniors, and declare religion as a first or second major. Of course, if you are a first- or second-year student, don’t wait! There’s so much to explore!