Who We Are
The Religion Department is an online platform for learning about religion, taught by leading scholars in the field. We offer both pre-recorded courses and live video seminars, connecting curious learners with cutting-edge research and expert teaching in religious studies.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make the academic study of religion more accessible, bringing university-level teaching to curious learners wherever they may be.Â
Who It's For
Our platform is built for anyone who wants to learn:
- Lifelong learners
- Religious studies students
- Curious skepticsÂ
- Clergy
- Or even scholars looking to broaden their horizons.
You don’t need a PhD to join, just curiosity and an internet connection.
Why It Matters
Religion has shaped every aspect of human life throughout history. People use it to define themselves and others, to claim authority, to set moral boundaries, and to make sense of the world.Â
Religion isn’t just about ancient texts or private beliefs. It’s all around you, shaping politics, influencing laws, building communities, inspiring art and activism, and helping people understand who they are and where they belong. Wherever you are, religion is part of the story.
Religion is also extraordinarily complex. To study it you need to navigate not only history and culture, but also competing theologies and contested practices and fundamental questions.Â
We’ve built The Religion Department to make it easier to learn about religion, in all its complexity, from world experts. Our courses give you the tools to think critically and deeply about religion.
Who Teaches
Our courses are led by world-class scholars and experts who are not only highly-trained, but also passionate about teaching.
Our instructors approach the topic of religion with curiosity and rigor, questioning taken-for-granted definitions and exploring where its boundaries blur with politics, economics, art, and culture.
Our Membership
Join an online community of students and professors who are passionate about the study of religion.
