FIU Department of Religious Studies

About Religious Studies

The Department of Religious Studies was established in 1995 and inaugurated an MA in 1996. Instruction is offered in all of the major religions of the world and in a number of thematic areas.

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Swami Vivekananda Fellowship in Hindu Studies now offered!

Application Period begins September 1, 2024

A generous gift from the Gummakonda Reddy Foundation recently established the Swami Vivekananda Fellowship in Hindu Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs. The Green School seeks its first Swami Vivekananda graduate fellow, who will pursue their research studies in Hinduism. The fellowship will also include a summer travel stipend to India.

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Initiative to Establish an Institute for Tamil and Tamilar Diaspora Studies

Tamil, a language spoken by about 85 million people in India and other places, is of great importance for the world, both in its classical manifestations and in its dynamic life of today. This initiative is to create a robust, self-sufficient institute that focuses not only on language and history but also on the arts, customs, and traditions of Tamil.

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Dr. Christine Gudorf Outstanding Thesis Award

The Christine Gudorf Outstanding Thesis Award supports an annual award for the best M.A. thesis in the Department of Religious Studies.

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Course explores the world of fantasy and religion
Religion and Fantasy is a unique course offered this fall that examined the relationship between these concepts and more. It’s offered through the Department of Religious Studies – part of the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs, and it is open to all students.