Religions of the World Graduate Certificate

Gain insight into the historical origins of the world’s religious traditions.

Learn about the mythologies, faiths, sacred architecture, rituals, and institutions of a breadth of religions.

Understanding of the frameworks and methods through which to understand religion in different cultures, time periods, and societies.
Developing an understanding on how to read and interpret religious texts, artistic expressions, and ritual performances
Surveying the powerful roles that charismatic individuals and traditional institutions have played in social organization, rapid social change, cultural transformation, and globalization in the modern world.
Examining the intersection of religious history, philosophy, culture, and lifestyle.

Together with your peers, you will build knowledge to enhance your contextual understanding of the religious dimensions in human history and culture.

The liberal arts graduate certificate in Religions of the World requires four courses.

You may choose any four courses from the Religions of the World certificate course group, using the certificate course search.

You can browse courses by term — fall, spring, or summer — in the DCE Course Search & Registration platform.

To meet the requirements for the certificate, you must:

Affordability is core to our mission. When compared to our continuing education peers, it’s a fraction of the cost.

Our Tuition (2023–24 rate)	$3,220 per course
Average Tuition of Peer Institutions	$5,476 per course
Average Total Cost	$12,880