Program at a Glance
- Program
- Bachelor
- College(s)
- College of Arts and Humanities
- Department(s)
- Philosophy
The B.A. in Religion & Cultural Studies offers a transformative academic experience that prepares students to understand one of the most powerful and enduring forces shaping human life: religion and culture. Religion is not isolated from modern life — it intersects with politics, science, ethics, health care, technology, and global innovation — making this major uniquely relevant in an ever-complex and ever-changing society. Religious literacy equips you with the skills to find ethical and human-centered solutions in the real world. This interdisciplinary program invites you to explore global traditions, historical developments, and critical perspectives that deepen your insight into how beliefs, values, and worldviews influence societies past and present.
This interdisciplinary program provides opportunities for internships, HIP-designated courses, and experiential learning. Through coursework grounded in human traditions, analytical thinking, textual analysis, and cultural literacy, you’ll gain fluency in interpreting human behavior across contexts and develop advanced communication and research skills prized by employers and graduate programs alike. Whether dissecting how ethical frameworks guide technological innovation, investigating the role of belief systems in approaches to health care practices or community engagement, or utilizing skills in interfaith dialogue to facilitate conflict resolution, this major equips you to navigate cultural complexity with nuance and confidence.
This program fosters intellectual adaptability and prepares students to contribute meaningfully to diverse professional fields — from public service and human-centered design to international relations, education, medicine, and beyond. This interdisciplinary program includes courses in history, philosophy, and humanities & cultural studies, with other options for elective credit based on the student’s areas of interest. Many Religion & Cultural Studies courses are also included as electives in certificates in Medical Humanities or Interfaith Dialogue, which are designed to work alongside many different majors and career paths, ultimately preparing students for pursuits in law, health care, education, community advancement, and the non-profit industry. UCF’s commitment to broad access and a dynamic learning environment ensures that your study of religion enhances not only personal growth but also your capacity to address societal challenges and collaborate across disciplines.
Understanding religion is vital in a world shaped by science, technology, and global exchange — because human traditions, values, and cultures drive how innovations are adopted, regulated, and interpreted. In this program, you’ll build the cultural, critical, empathetic, and communicative skills needed to lead in a diverse and rapidly changing world.
Religion and Cultural Studies (B.A.) may also be completed fully online, although not all elective options may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
Related programs: Religion & Cultural Studies Minor
Highlights
Undergraduate Application Deadlines
- Fall
- May 1
- Spring
- November 1
- Summer
- March 1
- Fall
- June 1
- Spring
- November 1
- Summer
- March 1
- Fall
- March 1
- Spring
- September 1
- Summer
- January 1
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