Welcome to the East Carolina University Religious Studies Program home page.

Religion at East Carolina is studied in a nonsectarian, interdisciplinary fashion, providing students with an understanding of religion as an historical and cultural phenomenon. Our program neither excludes nor promotes any religious tradition or viewpoint. Courses are taught by professors from a variety of backgrounds who bring diverse scholarly interests to the subject.

In addition to the academic programs on campus, the East Carolina Religious Studies Program offers a number of other services and opportunities to the campus and to the eastern North Carolina region.

Saudi Arabia, Mecca Ka'ba

Study Abroad in India 2008
 Join Dr. Derek Maher in an exciting summer study program!


• Why Study Religion?


• Religious Studies Faculty
   Faculty from many departments teach religion courses.


• Academic Programs
   Students may earn a Major, Double Major, or Minor in Religious Studies.
   Master's level research in religion also is possible.


• 2008 Summer and Fall courses
   Course offerings change each semester. See the courses available next semster.


• All Religion Courses
   Students can plan their future course schedules by examining all religion courses taught at ECU.


• Resources for the Academic Study of Religion


• Summer Study Abroad Programs


• Jarvis Lecture


• Philosophy Department


• International Affairs


• Asian Studies

For more information, please contact the Program Co-Directors:

Dr. Derek Maher
252.328.5332
maherd@ecu.edu || Personal Web Page

Dr. Calvin Mercer
252.328.4301
mercerc@ecu.edu || Personal Web Page