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.
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
"Dickinson prides itself on providing students with a global education, and increasing religious literacy has never been more important than in today’s globalized world."
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.
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.
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
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.”