Learn how the role of religion affects cultural and political forces past and present. You can enrich your social life and academic skills with real-world learning experiences, including working in internships, attending symposiums, joining student groups, and attending classes while living in another country.
Travel and Study Around the World
Studying the humanities in another part of the world broadens your perspective and helps you develop new skills. Students in the Department of Religious Studies can complement their major through numerous study abroad opportunities.
Apply Your Skills
Internships provide the opportunity to practice your skills in a real-world environment while gaining work experience that will give you a competitive edge in the job market.
Get Involved in Research
Engaging in research is an integral part of your undergraduate experience at UO. Find opportunities for participating in faculty-led research—or conducting your own.
UO Undergraduate Research Symposium
Many religious studies undergraduates participate in the University of Oregon Undergraduate Research Symposium, where they can showcase their creative work and connect with the academic community.
Find Student Groups
The UO campus is home to more than 300 student groups that you can join. Look for a club that sparks your interest—or start your own!