Religion
Examine Religion in ways that teach you how to think deeply and critically about your faith.
Religion has played a significant role in our lives since the beginning of time. Along with marking important life events, it encourages us to think critically about the meaning of life and our role in the world.Your B.A. in Religion will provide you with a balanced and challenging curriculum. Along with courses in the traditional areas of Biblical studies and Christian theology, where you'll examine sacred texts, rituals, and ethics within the Christian tradition, you'll also be encouraged to round out your coursework with minors in art, language, and philosophy or even pursue a double major. You’ll be prepared for further theological study as well as church-related work and a variety of other careers.
Sign-up for the Religion and Philosophy Newsletter
Interested in hearing updates from the Department of Religion and Philosophy? Sign up for our newsletter to learn all the about the exciting topics, events, lecture speakers, and more we have planned for religion and philosophy students.
Sign-Up NowTop Reasons
100% Placement
Not only are graduates accepted to the top seminaries and graduate programs in religion in the nation, they’re also awarded the most prestigious scholarships.Study Abroad
Our religion majors can take advantage of our study abroad options in Italy, Turkey, Greece, England, and Israel.Engaged Learning
As a religion major, move beyond lectures with student-directed research and in-class presentations, panel discussions, and student simulations, such as The Trial of Galileo.Dig Deeper
Complement your coursework with unique electives such as Jesus in Film, Gender Interpretation and the Biblical Tradition, Christianity and the Arts, or Dialogues in Science and Religion.![Waite Willis, Jr., Ph.D.](https://flsouthern.edu/getattachment/52ff8611-c787-4cdf-a51d-3b6c03f6265a/rec-lg-waite-willis.jpg?lang=en-US&ext=.jpg)
Featured Faculty
Waite Willis
Teaching is the heart of the matter — a process of transforming students and professors into persons possessing knowledge, wisdom, critical reason, and moral judgment, all proved in the life of care for others. Using enthusiasm and humor, moving around, calling students by name, encouraging discussion, teaching compels students to engage in the classroom, department lounge, and my office. Teaching is forming relationships with students, as we discover new ways of life and being in the world.
Clubs And More
The Religion department sponsors a chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa, the national honor society for religious studies and theology.
Related Programs
Program Details
AVAILABLE IN:
BA
Minor
Admission Requirements
First-Years
All freshman applicants to °ÄÃÅÌØÂí½ñÍí¿ª½±s full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
- A completed application form
- An official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
- Academic recommendation
Transfers
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.
- A completed application form
- Personal statement
- All official college transcripts
- Social standing form
If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
Internationals
Program Contact
![Waite Willis, Jr.](https://flsouthern.edu/getattachment/343d9028-b601-4b74-812d-d364c83ac445/hs-waite-willis.jpg?lang=en-US&ext=.jpg)
Professor of Religion
Department Chair
The Pendergrass Chair in Religion
Edge Hall - 320
863.680.4183
863.680.4357
![](/getmedia/8e458618-0db6-40dc-9df0-ca8823bdeb83/bg-youth-ministry-1.jpg)