Religious Studies

Subject abbreviation: RLST College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Pashaura Singh, Ph.D., Chair Department Office, 3033C CHASS Interdisciplinary North pashaura.singh@ucr.edu

• (951) 827-1251; religiousstudies.ucr.edu

Professor Pashaura Singh, Ph.D. Dr. Jasbir Singh Saini Endowed Chair in Sikh and Punjabi Studies Melissa M. Wilcox, Ph.D Holstein Family and Community Chair in Religious Studies

Professors Emeriti Vivian-Lee Nyitray, Ph.D. Douglas M. Parrott, Ph.D. Ivan A. Strenski, Ph.D. Associate Professors Michael Alexander, Ph.D. Maimonides Chair in Jewish Studies Muhamad Ali, Ph.D Amanda Lucia, Ph.D. Assistant Professors Paul Chang, Ph.D. Matthew King, Ph.D.

The Department of Religious Studies provides an opportunity for students to gain a broad, cross-cultural perspective by studying the diverse religious traditions of the world. Students examine the texts, symbols, myths, rituals, ideas, values, and ethical systems of many religious traditions, such as Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese, African, and Native American religions.

Majoring in Religious Studies can be an excel- lent preparation for living in a multicultural society and for a variety of careers, such as PBPL 298-I Individual Internship (1-12) Internship, 2-24 hours; written work, 1-12 hours. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing or consent of instructor. Internship in a public or quasi-public agency concerning matters relating to public policy. Graded Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC). Course is repeatable to a maximum of 16 units.