World Religions Programs

Certificates of Undergraduate Studies (CUGS)

A certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) is designed to complement and enhance a student's major program, as well as to prepare students for graduate studies and professional careers. No prior background in World Religions is required for these Certificates, and any student pursuing an undergraduate degree at Rowan University is eligible to apply.

We offer three 12 s.h. Certificates in the field of World Religions:

• CUGS in World Religions
  • This Certificate wil appeal to students who wish to learn about the diversity of religious practice and the role they play in world events. It will help students to gain knowledge and critical training in the area of world religion studies--and to better understand the impact of religion on society and culture. It will benefit students who are pursuing careers that increasingly require an understanding of world religions: in the arts and media, education, government, health care, communication, public relations, and international affairs.
• CUGS in Asian Philosophy and Religion
  • Students will gain knowledge and critical training in Asian Philosophy and Religion, acquiring an in-depth understanding and appreciation of these core aspects of Asian culture. This Certificate is particularly useful for students pursuing careers that increasingly require knowledge of Asian culture: in education, business, government, health care, communication, public relations, and international affairs.
• CUGS in Queer Theory -- New for Fall 2024!
  • This certificate is designed to complement and enhance a student's major, as well as to prepare students for graduate studies and professional careers. It will expose students to queer theoretical approaches and teach them to apply these approaches across multiple disciplines. A certificate in queer theory will therefore appeal to students across the Rowan campus, particularly those already interested in Women's & Gender Studies programs. Students can choose courses from the bank that most appeal to their interests, developing deeper understandings of gender, sex, and sexuality, and how they play out in the world today.

3 + 3 BA/JD Program in Philosophy or World Religions 

Additional Information

For more information about our programs in World Religions, please email religion@rowan.edu.