Social Science Division
Religious Studies

The Religious Studies program provides a broad overview of the world's religious traditions. Students explore the histories, beliefs, practices and philosophies of these religions using the analytical principles of the social sciences and humanities.

The program provides a foundation for transfer to universities where students can continue their studies in religion or other disciplines. Completion of the associate degree in Religious Studies constitutes the first two years of college coursework.

The foundations of the program include courses in comparative world religions, the Bible as literature, and additional courses that address modes of religious experience, cultural myths and symbols in religion. Additional courses provide in-depth study in either Western religious or the Eastern religions.

Additional required courses include study in philosophy, history,anthropology and world regional geography. A variety of elective courses for the Religious Studies
program consist of classes in archaeology, art, world languages, history and the anthropology of the Middle East. 

Learn more about the Religious Studies program.

Click here for a complete list of Religious Studies courses

Check out these links to explore World Religions

Belief Net  
Religious Worlds

Full-time Faculty

Pamela Sayre, M.A.
Office:  L – 111   Liberal Arts Bldg.
(313) 845-6346
psayre@hfcc.edu

William Secrest, M.A.
Office:  A – 104  Liberal Arts Bldg.
(313) 845-6441
wsecrest@hfcc.edu

Part Time Faculty

Margurite Anderson, M.A.   maggie@sunward.org
John Burks, M.A.  jburks@mcc.edu
T. Sean Donohoe, M.A.  ad3325@wayne.edu
Tracy Marshall, M.A. tdmarshall@henryford.ucompass.edu
Loren Scribner, D.Min.  dr.scrib@comcast.net
Nancy Sullivan, M.A. sillksulli@juno.com

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