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Studying religion includes the study of written texts and spoken languages, works of art, architecture, music and drama as well as myriad social practices and institutions. Religion runs throughout the fabric of human life.
Our work at Ohio State emphasizes the dynamic aspects of religious systems and the importance of studying them within carefully nuanced understandings of the larger social and cultural contexts in which they exist.
During their studies, students develop strong skills in analytical and critical thinking, written and spoken communication, and an understanding of cultural differences as they attend to the intersections of gender, ethnicity, race and class in relation to religious traditions and practices.
You can find more information about the Religious Studies Major requirements on the Religious Studies (BA) page on the College of Arts and Sciences website. Relevant Courses in the Upcoming Term 36 hours are required for completion of the major.
The Ethnomusicology Program at Ohio State is part of an inclusive and interdisciplinary Musicology and Music Theory Area. We study music in its social, cultural, and historical contexts, integrating perspectives from anthropology, sound studies critical and cultural theory, history, media, folklore, music theory, and beyond.
Musicology at Ohio State pursues interdisciplinary inquiry into music in its social and historical contexts, integrating perspectives from ethnomusicology, critical and cultural theory, historical musicology, media, folklore, music theory and beyond.
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