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Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Religion Department

Off-Campus Study

We are so excited that you are considering studying off-campus! Studying in another part of the world or country can be a valuable part of your academic journey.

Colin Whitehead Religion professors have taught, presented papers or done research on all six continents. Many of us have also studied other languages and are able to speak them fluently — or at least competently. We would love to say our students have done the same. Come talk to us about our experiences in other countries!

Some things to consider as a religion major as you plan your off-campus study experience:

Junior year works best for studying off-campus, after you’ve taken the foundation courses for your Religion major
It is important to meet with your academic advisor regarding courses you plan on taking off-campus and how this fits within your academic plan, particularly credits counting toward your major

Featured Programs

Sample courses

Memory & Identity of Sephardic Jews (IES Granada)

Jesus in History & Culture (University of Aberdeen)

Philosophy of Religion (CIEE Salvador da Bahia)

Introduction to Islam (CIEE Amman)

Religious Change in Tibet & the Himilayas (SIT Nepal)

Religion and Human Diversity
(York St. John)

Hope CollegeReligion Department

Lubbers Hall126 East 10th StreetRoom 111Holland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7750

religion@hope.edu