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Undergraduate Programs in Religious Studies

For information about the Major, Minor, Art History/Religious Studies Major, and Education Abroad Program, please visit the UCR Catalog main page.

 

Student Scholarships

The Religious Studies Encouragement Award ($300)
For a student who is at an early stage in the study of religion and whose initial achievements demonstrate promise and potential as attested to by faculty recognition and support.

The Barbara and Donald Donner Essay Award ($300)
In Recognition of Undergraduate Research and Writing in the Academic Study of Religion
This spring quarter award competition is open to anyone who, as a UCR undergraduate, has written a paper that illuminates some aspect of the phenomenon of religion. Although the paper submitted for the award must have been written in the context of an academic program or department at UCR, this is not limited to those classes specifically offered by the Department of Religious Studies. See department for essay specifications.

The Religious Studies Achievement Award ($500)
Awarded to a UCR Religious Studies student who has demonstrated meritorious achievement. Eligibility criteria:
  • GPA in Religious Studies of 3.5 or above.
  • Demonstrated progress in the goals of the department such as disciplined attention to the facts, critical and creative reflection, analysis, and interpretation, and clear communication orally and in writing.
  • Meritorious level of work as attested to by faculty who have worked with the student.
The Edwin S. Gaustad Award ($500)
In honor of Edwin S. Gaustad's numerous outstanding contributions to the study of religion. Awarded to a UCR Religious Studies graduating senior or a recent graduate who has demonstrated an interest in pursuing graduate studies in religion. Eligibility criteria:
  • GPA in Religious Studies of 3.5 or above.
  • Demonstrated progress in the goals of the department such as disciplined attention to the facts, critical and creative reflection, analysis, and interpretation, and clear communication orally and in writing.
  • Meritorious level of work as attested to by faculty who have worked with the student.