
Religion and Philosophy
Experience religion in a whole new way.
When studying religion and philosophy at Wartburg, you’ll take courses that tackle tough questions, explore diverse perspectives, and help you understand the interdisciplinary nature of the field.
All of this will equip you with the ethical and analytical skills needed to bring greater meaning and purpose to your work in seminary, graduate school, church-related vocations, or community leadership.
At Wartburg, you’ll find faculty experts in:
- Greek and Hebrew.
- Asian studies.
- Ethics.
- World religions.
- Feminist theology.
- Lutheran history and theology.
Get Involved
Expand your horizons and your thinking.
After studying abroad or participating in service learning, most students never view their education or themselves in the same way again. Live your learning and explore the options below.
“My study abroad experience [in Greece and Turkey] allowed me to see historic religious sights that have always piqued my interest. Doing it with my best friends gave us all memories that will last a lifetime.”
Nathaniel Knutson ’24
Master of Divinity Student, Wartburg Seminary

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Department News & Features
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Terasawa serves on panel at United Nations conference
Kuni Terasawa, associate professor of religion at Wartburg College, recently served on a panel at conference hosted by the Interfaith Coalition Conference for Global…
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Wartburg’s Riswold publishes fourth book
Wartburg College religion professor Caryn Riswold recently published her fourth book, “ReEngaging ELCA Social Teaching on Abortion,” which calls on readers to reflect on…