College of Arts and Sciences

World Religions and Cultures

The programs in the Department of World Religions and Cultures at Western Michigan University are designed for those who, whether they are religious or not, want to know more about religion, the role and significance of religion in societies today and in the past, and the ways in which academics think about and analyze religion and related concepts.

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Majors

Comparative Religion Major

Minors

Comparative Religion Minors

Master's (Accelerated)

The College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University offers several opportunities for you to get a head start on your graduate degree while enrolled as an undergraduate. Through WMU’s Accelerated Graduate Degree Program, students meeting certain criteria can enroll in up to 12 credit hours of designated 5000- and 6000-level courses for graduate credit. These designated courses may be used in completion of both the bachelor’s and master’s degree.

Master of Arts in Comparative Religion (Accelerated)

Master's

Master of Arts in Comparative Religion

Master of Arts in Spirituality, Culture & Health

4+1 Graduate Programs

The College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University offers the opportunity for you to earn a bachelor's degree from one of our partnering institutions and your master's degree from Western Michigan University in only five years.

4+1 Graduate Program with Albion College

4+1 Graduate Program with Grand Valley State University

4+1 Graduate Program with Kalamazoo College

Certificate Programs

Graduate Certificate Program in Spirituality, Culture & Health

Online Programs

Comparative Religion Major

Comparative Religion Minor

Master of Arts in Spirituality, Culture & Health

Graduate Certificate Program in Spirituality, Culture & Health

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