The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies at the University of Chicago introduces students to the academic study of religion, developing critical, historical, and cultural perspectives on diverse global religious traditions. The program fosters rigorous, critically engaged, and well-informed analysis of how human societies construct religious practices and seek meaning. Students take twelve courses, including an introductory course and a two-quarter senior seminar. They are encouraged to gain depth in one tradition while exploring multiple religious contexts, with options for a regular track or a research track that includes a BA thesis. Graduates are skilled in research, analytical writing, and cross-cultural understanding, suitable for advanced study or careers in education, law, journalism, and public service.