Best undergraduate program for Religious Studies???

Trima
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:06:24 +0000

I would not consider Vanderbilt if I were your son. I feel compelled to post because I go to Vanderbilt and have nearly the same interests as your son (International relations, religious studies, East Asia). The religious studies program has a very pronounced Christian bent, understandably, but almost to the exclusion of other religions. Arabic is only offered through four semesters, which is not going to take you far in such a difficult language.

I’ve felt very restricted in pursuing my interests here, particularly my interest in religion, and I think your son probably would too.