Religious Studies
The Religious Studies Program offers courses that foster the understanding of world religions and their influence on human behavior in a complex globalizing and intersectional world. Through the focus on the diverse range of religious traditions, students learn how to think and talk about religious and cultural identity. Understanding how communities and societies represent themselves—and being able to navigate and communicate across such differences—are key skills for journalists, policymakers, teachers, corporate executives, lawyers, healthcare workers, and for leaders in religion professions alike.
Religious Studies courses offered in fall 2024
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Krista Liller graduated from UH with a BA in Religious Studies. She also earned a MS in Library Science from UNT. Krista now works as a librarian at the Lanier Theological Library.
“I use my undergraduate degree almost every day, especially when assisting patrons with theological inquiries. Our patrons range from high school students to doctoral scholars, laypeople to pastors, and everyone in between. My religious studies background allows me to help our patrons find the information they need for their research.”
The Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center is a private research library, located in Northwest Houston. It holds over 100,000 titles focusing on biblical research, theological education, and ministry training as well as museum-quality artifacts.