{"id":20032,"date":"2024-06-24T15:39:59","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T20:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu\/studyabroad\/?page_id=20032"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:30:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:30:54","slug":"religious-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu\/studyabroad\/find-a-program\/programs-by-major\/religious-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Religious studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Study religious life and expression while experiencing another culture abroad! Gain a global perspective as you explore religion as a powerful influence in human life and history, shaping cultures, national identities and the values of societies and individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=11242\">University of Nicosia<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend a semester or summer studying on the breathtaking Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Enjoy a beautiful mix of&nbsp;Greek and Turkish culture, natural wonders ranging from pristine beaches to snow-capped mountains and thousands of years of history at the many archaeological excavations around the island. Choose from more than 400 courses taught in English, including a large section of communications and related courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/_portal\/tds-program-brochure?programid=10032\">Kwansei Gakuin University<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore Japanese culture at a top global university in the heart of western Japan. Through the Contemporary Japan Program, you will study intensive Japanese language or learn about modern Japanese society. The program offers a wide variety of Japan studies elective courses, including several on cultural and religious traditions and practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/_portal\/tds-program-brochure?programid=10023\">Lancaster University<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend a semester at one of the top research institutions in the United Kingdom. Located in the heart of Great Britain, Lancaster is a historic town surrounded by gorgeous landscapes and offers easy access to other cities. The university offers a broad range of courses, including several in religious thought and traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"miz-button miz-button--primary miz-button--brand\" href=\"https:\/\/mystudyabroad.missouri.edu\/_portal\/program-discovery?search=%5B%7B%22filterType%22%3A%22programDiscoveryIsActive%22%2C%22filterValues%22%3A%5B%7B%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%5D%7D%2C%7B%22filterType%22%3A%22programDiscoveryProgramParameters%22%2C%22filterValues%22%3A%5B%7B%22id%22%3A10024%2C%22value%22%3A%22Religious+studies%22%7D%5D%7D%5D\">All religious studies programs<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"miz-button miz-button--primary miz-button--brand\" href=\"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu\/studyabroad\/advising\/find-my-adviser\/\">Find your adviser<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Study religious life and expression while experiencing another culture abroad! 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