John Carroll University

The value of a Jesuit education

A liberal arts education includes an academic understanding of human religious experience. The Jesuit tradition of inter-religious engagement comes to life in the John Carroll Theology and Religious Studies (TRS) classroom and in broader campus life. Students can choose from various courses designed to develop an engaged adult understanding of faith—their own and those of others.

Every walk of life brings us into contact with people who have a wide variety of religious perspectives. Academic study of theology and religion gives JCU students the language and categories to communicate across religious and cultural divides. TRS students also learn to probe contested questions of human life and develop an adult understanding of their own and others' faiths.

Coursework in theology and religious studies provides a solid foundation for work in any field that involves cross-cultural communication, empathetic client relationships, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, careful writing, group collaboration, or social action. It makes great preparation for graduate programs in law, journalism, medicine, political science, sociology, and many other fields. The TRS program integrates well with other humanities or social science majors and is a complementory minor to any JCU major.

When you study the world’s religions, you'll make an impact in more than just the classroom, church, mosque, synagogue, or temple. As a student in the TRS program, you'll gain the tools to understand and effectively respond to the religious forces that shape contemporary businesses, interpersonal relationships, our society, and the world.