Religion

With campus located just minutes from Columbus, students have the opportunity to network with professionals and work with local communities during their time at Capital. Religion graduates are accomplished critical thinkers and writers, work well independently and in teams, are flexible and able to think creatively, and are committed to lives of service. Students are well prepared for graduate school or seminary or to enter the job market immediately upon graduation.

As a Religion major, students develop:

• An understanding of the nature of religion, of the sacred, and of major religious traditions, including Christianity;
• The ability to carry on disciplined, critical dialogue about varied understandings of religion and religious questions;
• An understanding of how religion shapes and is shaped the social, historical, and cultural contexts of which it is a part;
• The ability to think critically and to articulate and defend their own ideas;
• The ability to think creatively and to work both independently and as part of a community with common goals; and
• The capacity to think critically about life and work in a way that honors their own abilities and needs and those of their community.

The Youth Ministries and Christian Education and Worship Ministries degrees prepare students for service within congregations and other settings. The programs combine classroom learning with the hands-on practice of ministry. Students have the option to concentrate on one or both tracks. Capital students begin with required Religion courses, and then with an advisor, they select classes in Youth Ministry and Christian Education or Worship Ministries. Ministry majors may choose a second major to develop a complementary interest like business or modern language.

A regional and ecumenical, inclusive seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University equips and forms faithful, wise and courageous leaders. Students explore faith, grow in knowledge, and participate in practical ministry training. Trinity’s mission is to form leaders for Christ’s church at work in the world. Trinity is the proud home of Hamma Library, two beautiful chapels, large courtyards, the Promise of Life Holocaust Remembrance Sculpture, large conference spaces, and ample classrooms and offices.