Students intending to pursue the study of religion in graduate school are urged to complete at least four courses, or the equivalent, of a modern foreign language. M.A. and Ph.D. programs often require examination in one or two foreign languages. Those planning to do graduate work in Asian religions, medieval or world Christianity, or biblical studies should begin appropriate language study as part of their undergraduate preparation. Students planning to attend a theological seminary or divinity school should note that knowledge of biblical languages may be a required part of their theological education; and they may wish to begin the study of Hebrew or Greek as undergraduates.
Message from the Department:
The faculty of the Department of Religious Studies laments and strongly objects to the racist comments and symbols that have appeared on campus at Duke, repugnant expressions of White supremacy groups and others expressing racial and religious hatred that have no place whatsoever in our community or anywhere else. We sincerely hope that students, staff and faculty across the university will publicly convey their staunch rejection of such hatred in order to champion the values of tolerance and equality that are the true basis of our intellectual and ethical community.