Thank you for considering Hampton University's Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies degree program. Hampton University is an academic institution offering a comprehensive education, dedicated to the promotion of learning, the building of character, and the preparing of its students for positions of leadership and service. "Learning by doing" and providing an "education for life" are two of the keystones of its mission.

Whether you have answered the call to ordained ministry or are preparing for leadership as a lay professional in the church or simply are desirous of having a better grasp of the religious experience, the Religious Studies Program, a Department of The College of Continuing Education, welcomes partnering with you in your quest for greater knowledge and understanding.

If you have questions about why religion should be study, I would encourage you to probe the information on a site titled, Why Study Religion? Dr. Carey J. Gifford, CAE, M.Div., Ph.D., Director of Theological Programs of the American Academy of Religion, The Luce Center, has given permission for HU's Religious Studies Program to share its website with its prospective students.

Gifted with an excellent faculty appropriating "cutting edge" technology allows for the delivery of courses through one of the most dynamic and progressive mediums available. The highly credentialed faculty is equipped to engage students in an unforgettable encounter with learning.

As an interdisciplinary academic discipline, the Religious Studies program is committed to the pursuit of a rigorous and systematic inquiry that honors intellectual integrity. It is our objective to educate men and women for vocations in ministry in such a way as to empower them to better serve their local churches, communities, the nation and the world.

We look forward to having the opportunity of nurturing your dreams and visions for a future of service. We are confident that Hampton University can and will be an invaluable stepping stone to your success.