Religion

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Religion

Religion is one of the most powerful forces in society—from ancient times to today, religious beliefs, practices, texts and traditions have played a formative role in nearly every aspect of human life. Politics, economics, literature and great works of art have long been inspired by religion—perhaps today even more so than in antiquity.

Our department explores the study of religion from intercultural, comparative and multidisciplinary perspectives. As scholars of religion, our faculty members feel strongly that religious literacy is essential knowledge for the exercise of informed local, national and global citizenship in an increasingly complicated world.

Whether you think of religion as an expression of ultimate meaning, a binding social force, a physiological impulse or a set of beliefs and practices, we will challenge your presuppositions and help you think critically.

Chair: Andrea LieberProfessor of Religionlieber@dickinson.edu
Department Coordinator: Stephanie Dysondysonst@dickinson.edu

Phone: 717-245-1493
Fax: 717-245-1683
Location: East College 206 Mailing Address

Department Features

Study Abroad

Current Courses

Student Outcomes

Where Our Students Go From Here

Jobs

The Advisory Board Company
Brandeis University
Linda Gaunt Communications
Community Synagogue of Rye
Walt Disney Imagineering
IFF (CDFI)
Definitive Healthcare
United States Army
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Biosense Webster
Mennonite Central Committee

Graduate Schools

George Washington University
Harvard University
Penn State Dickinson School of Law
Georgetown University
Temple University
Boston University
New York University
University of Chicago
Brandeis University
Carnegie Mellon University
Northwestern University
University of Pennsylvania
Claremont Graduate University
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
American University

Where Our Students Have Interned

U.S. Army Heritage Center Foundation
Yale University
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (PLO Delegation)
Chisuk Emuna Religious School
Cumberland County CASA
Dickinson College / Center for Service, Spirituality & Social Justice
Dickinson College / Trout Gallery
Linda Gaunt Communications
Mercy Medical Angels
Middlesex Hospital
National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health
U.S. Army War College, Peacekeeping & Stability Operations Institute
University of Maryland Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Center

Student Perspective

"I love being a religion major, because it is so interdisciplinary. In fact, I received a Judaic studies major and Middle Eastern studies minor by accident! I have the freedom to take classes in other departments and still get credits for my major. I also have close connections with many of the professors in the department, even if I only took one class with them."

— Sophie Asbell '24

Religion News

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Student Snapshot: Sophie Asbell

Student Snapshot: Sophie Asbell '24

Learn more about how student-leader Sophie Asbell '24 helped plan a major event on Dickinson's Jewish history and conducted research to analyze comedian Larry David through a religious lens.

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Jewish Learning and Leadership at Dickinson

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Jewish Learning and Leadership at Dickinson

Dickinson marks meaningful anniversaries in its Judaic studies program with a celebration of Jewish life, learning and leadership.

Dickinson College to Host Discussion on the Importance of Faith-Based Institutions

Dickinson College to Host Discussion on the Importance of Faith-Based Institutions

Michael Pappas '83, executive director of the San Francisco Interfaith Council, will explore the importance of faith-based institutions in community organizing and addressing community needs.

Dickinson College to Host Talk on Racism and Religious Freedom

Dickinson College to Host Talk on Racism and Religious Freedom

The discussion, which marks the annual Wesley Lecture, will focus on the intersection of race and the Muslim identity in the U.S.

Student Snapshot: Cassandra DiPierro ’23

Student Snapshot: Cassandra DiPierro ’23

Learn more about Cassandra DiPierro ’23, a psychology major with two minors, who's pursuing a health-studies certificate, is an avid hiker and is certified in reiki.

Dickinson College to Host Virtual Discussion on Race, Religion and Sexuality

Dickinson College to Host Virtual Discussion on Race, Religion and Sexuality

Pastor and scholar Jay Williams will deliver this year’s annual Wesley Lecture, "Black Queer Christian Lives Matter: Race, Religion and Sexuality—an Intersectional Conversation.”