IUI Religious Studies

03/14/2026

UPDATE: it’s just around the corner! Please message or contact me through the email on the graphic and let us know if you are coming! Rachel Wheeler, chair

Friends of IU Indy Religious Studies: Save the Date for a celebration of our current and former students, our faculty, our history, and Professor Tom Davis, who has begun his next chapter after 36 years of service to the department, and the School of Liberal Arts!

08/18/2025

As promised by our previous post, here's a breakdown of one of our in-person class offerings this Fall 2025 semester. REL R101 Religion and Culture, scheduled Mondays and Wednesdays from 12-1:15. Swipe right to learn more about Dr. Andrea Jain! Dr. Jain is a wonderful instructor and we think you will come away from this course with knowledge and understanding that will inspire you in your future careers!

08/14/2025

IU Indianapolis has many great course offerings in Religious Studies for the Fall 2025 semester! If you'd like to pick up an extra course, register today! Stay tuned for a deeper look into each of these courses.

Religious Studies offers a unique, academic approach to learning about world religions, which boasts cross-cultural understanding and opportunities to connect with others on a deeper level.

08/03/2025

"It is a well-kept secret of US higher education that undergraduate students who have earned a degree in the humanities fare quite well on the job market. Indeed, while students, their families, and their academic advisors alike tend to labor under the widespread misconception that humanities majors are ill-prepared for post-college employment—and that they in fact are generally unsuccessful in securing jobs after graduation—the American Academy of Arts and Sciences reports that, at latest count, 96.3 percent of terminal humanities bachelor’s degree holders between the ages of 23 and 32 were fully employed, a share that is on par with that for degree holders in the same age range across all fields. Further, the earnings of terminal bachelor’s degree holders in the humanities are comparable to those of their counterparts in the behavioral/social sciences and the life sciences, while the job satisfaction levels among humanities graduates are in line with those of degree holders in all fields."

The Mellon Foundation makes grants to actively unlock the power in the arts and humanities that helps connect us all.

07/30/2025

This Mirror Indy article features our very own Claire Larsen, our first Religious Studies social media intern! So proud of you, Claire!

Indiana’s public colleges cut over 400 degree programs after a last minute addition to the 2025-2027 state budget in April.

07/24/2025

We're looking forward to welcoming students into our Religious Studies courses this Fall Semester!

05/27/2025

One of our fabulous Religious Studies majors, Kate Jones, reflects on our end of the year celebration: “On April 10, 2025, the Religious Studies and Medical Humanities and Health Studies departments of Indiana University Indianapolis united in a joint end-of-year celebration. The celebration was one centered around connection, care, and curiosity. The time of the celebration was spent enjoying a meal together, snapping retro pictures at an intergalactic photo booth, connecting with one another, and honoring the year we’ve spent together. This was complete with an award ceremony for award recipients and an intentional honoring of graduating seniors from both departments, making sure to bring focus onto those graduating and the collective pride felt towards them and their accomplishments. The celebration honored student work through a student showcase, which highlighted the excellent contributions of thought and insight brought forth by students of both religious studies and medical humanities. It was a time of connection, where students, faculty, family, and friends were given a space to engage with one another and celebrate all of the hard work those involved in these two departments have completed in the past year. Above all, it was a time to honor a shared commitment to education, connection, innovation, and living in such a way that leads with curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.”

04/28/2025

Finals season is here — and we’re cheering you on! 📚 Remember to study smart, take care of yourself, and lean on the Religious Studies staff and campus resources if you need support 🫂🙏🏼You’ve got a whole community behind you!

04/23/2025

“These Non-Measurable Intangibles” painting by Kate Isabelle Jones, created for the Religious Studies course Religion Behind Bars in conjunction with the Indiana Prison Writers Workshop on display at our End of the Year Celebration 🎨 What about Kate’s piece stands out to you?

04/15/2025

Which wise master wrote this rave review of Religion & Film taught by Professor Condon? 📚✨ (Register for REL-R300 #30702 in the fall)