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Invest in Understanding Faith, Culture, and Society

The Department of Religious Studies at the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs examines the beliefs, traditions, and practices that have shaped civilizations and continue to influence societies around the world. Through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and community engagement, the department equips students with the critical thinking, cultural literacy, and global perspective needed to navigate an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.

Your support helps advance student success, foster innovative scholarship, and promote meaningful dialogue across religious and cultural traditions.

Giving and Impact

Your gift can support students as they pursue transformative academic and professional experiences, advance research that deepens our understanding of religion’s role in history and contemporary society, and extend the reach of the department beyond the classroom to engage communities and foster dialogue across cultures and faith traditions.

  • Education: Expanding Access & Opportunity

    • Scholarships that expand access and support student success
    • Internships and experiential learning opportunities that connect academic study with real-world impact
    • Study abroad and global learning experiences that deepen cultural and religious understanding
    • Student programs that prepare future leaders in education, public service, law, nonprofit work, and community engagement

  • Research & Policy: Advancing Knowledge That Matters

    • Faculty research on religion, ethics, history, identity, conflict, and social change
    • Graduate and undergraduate research opportunities that cultivate emerging scholars
    • Interdisciplinary initiatives that contribute to public discourse and policy conversations
    • Conferences, publications, and academic collaborations that expand knowledge and impact

  • Outreach & Engagement: Connecting Communities

    • Public lectures, forums, and speaker series featuring scholars and faith leaders
    • Interfaith and cross-cultural dialogue programs that foster understanding and respect
    • Community partnerships that connect scholarship to contemporary issues and local needs
    • Educational initiatives that promote religious literacy and civic engagement

A Vision for the Future

With your support, the Department of Religious Studies can continue to serve as a leading center for the study of religion, culture, and society. Investments in scholarships, faculty excellence, and innovative programming will strengthen the department’s ability to prepare students for leadership in an increasingly interconnected world while advancing scholarship that promotes understanding, dialogue, and informed engagement across diverse communities.

Get in Touch

There are many meaningful ways to support the Religous Studies Program.

Your investment advances student success, strengthens interdisciplinary scholarship, and expands opportunities. By supporting the program, you help prepare future leaders with cultural understanding, and global perspective needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Ways to give

To learn more or to explore how your philanthropy can align with your passions and legacy, please contact:

Stephany Alvarez-Ventura, Senior Director of Development
305-348-7407 | scaalvar@fiu.edu

Erik Larson, Chair Department
305-348-3518 | larsone@fiu.edu