The Department of Religion and Culture offers the interdisciplinary studies (IDST) major, religion and culture option. The department critically investigates religion, culture, and their relationships by problematizing what is commonly considered self-evident, especially since these subjects are intrinsic to understanding the human condition both locally and globally. In our research, teaching, and engagement, we seek to craft and apply new forms of critical inquiry that advance integrative intellectual thought. These paths of inquiry inform our engagement with students, who become well-prepared to understand complex transformations throughout their lives, whether they pursue graduate studies or other life trajectories.
The department offers minors in American studies, Appalachian studies, Asian area studies, humanities, humanities and the arts, Judaic studies, medieval and early modern studies, popular culture, and religion.
Interdisciplinary Studies: Religion & Culture is a part of the College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences. Majors in this college may share high school preparation requirements as well as common coursework at Virginia Tech.
Peter Schmitthenner, Ph.D
111 Lane Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-6551
Fax: (psc) hmi-tt@v
Website: Interdisciplinary Studies: Religion & Culture