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From the Bible to the Buddha, from metaphysics to ethics, from history to today’s news, the study of religion is both fascinating and complex. Emmanuel's courses cover historical and present-day issues such as the role doctrine plays in shaping the identities of populations around the world, religious conflict and controversy, the interaction between science and religion, the role of women in religious communities and in society at large, and the diversification and transformation (or not) of religious traditions in contemporary society. Our emphasis on experiential learning, service, and social justice will help prepare you to be a caring and astute global citizen.

At Emmanuel College, the transcultural studies minor explores how cultures interact, influence one another and evolve across borders. Drawing on art, literature, languages, philosophy and religion, you'll examine how migration, colonialism, globalization and cultural exchange have shaped societies throughout history and continue to influence the world today.

You'll study diverse cultural traditions while exploring the ideas, values and artistic expressions that connect communities around the globe. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, you'll strengthen your cultural awareness, ethical reasoning and global perspective, developing the skills to engage thoughtfully across cultures in careers spanning education, business, international affairs, nonprofit organizations and the arts.

Great writers are also ardent readers who are instructed and inspired by where literature has been, and in finding their own voice and refining their own talents. As a Writing, Editing & Publishing major at Emmanuel College, you will analyze the creative form and historical context of literary works and apply learned techniques to your own writing in the changing literary landscape. Alongside the study of literature, you will undertake intensive coursework in writing with the opportunity to focus on a particular genre, such as literary non-fiction, fiction, poetry or journalism. With a remarkable number of undergraduate student publications, our WEP program prepares our students to make their mark on the literary landscape and wherever they go professionally and in their lives.