School of Arts and Humanities

The Department of Religion and Christian Education provides a critical perspective on the enduring values and standards of all cultures in order to prepare students for living, thinking, and working responsibly in a diverse world. As a student in the religion department, you will be challenged to study how cultures around the world have derived the ultimate meaning of religion. Our students receive excellent preparation for further study in graduate or professional school or seminary.

Major: Religion, Christian Education
Minor: Religion

The major requirements and course descriptions are outlined in the Huntingdon College Catalog.

Related Site: Dr. Buckner’s Homepage

Faculty

• Edward A. Trimmer, Ed.D.
  Department Chair
  Professor of Youth Ministry
• Frank W. Buckner, Ph.D.
  Professor of Religion
• Jason Borders, Ph.D.
  Assistant Professor of Religion
• Kyle Fedler, Ph.D.
  Professor of Theological Ethics
  Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty
• James Jeffcoat, Ph.D.
  Assistant Professor of Religion
• Michelle E. Taylor, M.A.
  Instructor of Religion

What Makes Huntingdon College’s Religion Department Unique?

Huntingdon College is a college of the United Methodist Church. This means that all the higher education resources of the United Methodist Church are at the student’s disposal. Religion is not only an area of study, it is active participation in life experiences, such as campus ministries, mission work, leading worship, and building a community of faith.

Internships

A wide variety of internships are available to religion majors. Area churches hire Huntingdon College students to assist with youth, children, and adult ministries.

Ministerial/Theological Study

Students contemplating theological study may choose any field for their major work and are encouraged to undertake a broad cultural preparation, choosing courses that will help them develop communication skills, an understanding of human nature and values, and creative thinking. They should consider the following subjects: language and literature; history, non-Western cultures as well as European; natural science; psychology; the fine arts; religious studies and philosophy. Huntingdon College, in cooperation with the United Methodist Church, offers tuition assistance to Methodist students who are preparing for careers in ministry. Information on these opportunities may be obtained from the Office of Admission and Financial Aid. Students interested in seminary should consult with the Ministerial Advisor, Dr. Frank W. Buckner.

Occupations and Careers for Religion Graduates

The study of religion gives you a solid foundation to pursue higher education or work in a variety of areas including:

Alumni Success

In past years, our majors have been accepted at Asbury Seminary, Candler School of Theology, Duke Divinity School, Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Wesleyan Seminary. We have also placed majors in Ph.D. programs in a variety of areas, such as, business, law, theater, English, and of course religious studies.