Religious Studies
At Mercyhurst, the academic study of religion is an important discipline within the overall humanities curriculum. Religious experience and inquiry are taken seriously in the Mercy educational tradition because they are integral to the human quest for meaning and value. The religious studies department respects the religious freedom of its students who are encouraged to think creatively and critically about religious and theological questions. The spirit of ecumenical and interfaith openness is a characteristic of both Mercyhurst College and the religious studies department. The college affirms its Roman Catholic heritage and identity while honoring and studying other religious traditions. The department also fosters awareness of justice issues that emerge within religious traditions and our global society.