part 1: navigating the discipline of religious studies
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Undergrad Workshop
for Religious Studies Majors
by Kristy L.
Slominski
NAVIGATING THE DISCIPLINE:
UNDERSTANDING AND MAKING THE MOST OF
THE STUDY OF RELIGION
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Describing the DisciplineGetting to Know the Discipline
Navigating InterdisciplinarityMaking the Discipline Your Own
Q&A
AGENDA
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What words come to mind when you think about “religious studies”?
How do you describe it to others?
Which methods, religions, regions, and themes most interest you?
DESCRIBE THE DISCIPLINE
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In 1-2 sentences, write your areas of strength in the discipline.
Ex.) I am a religious studies scholar who specializes in American religious history, gender, and sexuality.
Share with someone next to you.
YOUR RELATIONSHIP
TO THE DISCIPLINE
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Through scholarshipJournals, books, blogs
Through professorsUnderstand their subfields
Through conferences
GET TO KNOW THE DISCIPLINE BETTER
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Student rateRegional conferenceUndergrad panelsGet to know your subfields
National conferenceExplore potential grad programs
AMERICAN ACADEMY
OF RELIGION
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History
Ethnic Studie
sFeminist Studies
Sociology
NAVIGATING INTERDISCIPLINARIT
Y
Anthropology
Religious Studies Theologic
al Studies
Philosophy
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Building multiple networksAttending multiple conferencesNavigating conflicts between disciplinesMaking Sense to Employers
CHALLENGES OF INTERDISCIPLINARI
TY
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Learn about their career pathsAsk about their interdisciplinary challenges and get adviceSeek out the support you need from faculty or advanced peers
USE MENTORS AS GUIDES
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Envision Where you FitCollect skills:Strategic courses, reading, writing, speaking, presenting, research, internship/work study, study abroad, networking, publishing in undergrad journals
MAKING THE DISCIPLINE YOUR OWN
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Get involvedConferencesPublic TalksHelp Arrange Visits and TalksAssistantships, InternshipsTeaching & Tutoring
MAKING THE DISCIPLINE YOUR OWN
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THANK YOU FOR COMING!
Questions?