Religious Studies

About religious studies

When you study religion, you build the knowledge and compassion to meaningfully engage with people from diverse spiritual and cultural backgrounds. The religious studies major prepares you for a variety of careers including: graduate school, ministry, missions, or work at a non-profit organization. Additionally, engaging in religious studies also provides a strong foundation for family life, civic engagement, and professional achievement.

Religious Studies focuses on four content areas:

Biblical studies
Historical studies
Philosophical studies
Theological studies

Students also choose electives from the religion and philosophy offerings, allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests and goals. You may specialize in a content area or explore a range of topics.

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Major Requirements

Religious studies majors at Wingate earn a BA or BS degree. Students may also minor in religious studies or philosophical studies.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES FOUR YEAR PLAN

The four-year academic plans are standard templates for how a degree can be completed in eight (8) consecutive fall & spring semesters. There is varying flexibility in the exact course sequence depending upon individual student circumstances, major curriculum and course availability. Students should consult with their faculty advisor for course sequencing, degree planning and other considerations. Students are ultimately responsible for their degree planning.

Outside the Classroom

In addition to our classes, we offer opportunities to further your education, gain valuable practical and pastoral skills, and prepare for a career. Summer research grants enable students to work closely with faculty members on research projects. Internships and directed studies with faculty members, local churches, and local non-profit organizations give students valuable experiences and skills beyond classroom learning.

Faculty

Wijitha Bandara

Adjunct Faculty

William Belk

Adjunct Faculty, Religion

Sarah Blackwell

Adjunct

Aleah Cornett

Adjunct Faculty, Religion

Sallie Creech

Adjunct

Juan Garcia

Assistant Professor

Blake Hart

Adjunct Faculty, Religion

Corey Jones

Adjunct Faculty

Wayne Mayhall

Adjunct Faculty, Religion

Kali Milner

Adjunct

Rob Prevost

Associate Professor of Philosophy

Kimberly Ray

Adjunct

Mark Roncace

Professor, Religion

Chris Wallace

Adjunct Faculty, Religion

Joseph Weaver

Adjunct Faculty

Melton Winstead

Adjunct

Catherine Wright

Associate Professor; Executive Director CCG

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Because of the smallness and closeness at Wingate, it allowed me to have a bigger impact and not get lost in the chaos of the numbers. It showed me I could have an impact on others around me in a big way. The Caleb and Lorene Barnhardt Family Scholarship gave me the opportunity to be challenged and motivated by dedicated professors. With the support of this scholarship and encouragement from my professors I discovered my passion for helping others.”

Austin Greeson, Class of 2017
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Questions?

Dr. Mark Roncace
(704) 233-8069
mroncace@wingate.edu