Comparative Religion and Humanities

The Department of Comparative Religion and Humanities is devoted to the scholarly interpretation of religion and the appreciation and analysis of cultural traditions. We provide students with a foundational education in the world’s major religious traditions as well as in cultural traditions from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Interdisciplinary study is at the heart of the work of the department. Our majors gain familiarity with methods employed in the investigation of all manner of artistic media, including literature, art and architecture, film, music, and theatre.

They also make use of the approaches of history, linguistic and textual analysis, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy to make sense of personal experiences, stories, symbols, rituals, doctrines, and social institutions.

Versatile Online Programs

In addition to our classes on the beautiful Chico campus, we provide online access to our programs in both synchronous and asynchronous formats, leading to the most flexible learning environment possible. There is no schedule we can’t accommodate.

Top-Tier Faculty, CSU Affordability

High caliber faculty educated at the best schools in the world such as Harvard, Chicago, Berkeley and Indiana. You will get the same level of instruction as you would at a highly ranked research university but at a CSU price, in smaller classrooms, and with the professors themselves teaching rather than graduate students.

Listen to Our Podcast

CORH Values on Spotify
Explorations in Religion and the Humanities. Produced by the Department of Comparative Religion and Humanities at California State University, Chico. We will be discussing topical issues with faculty in our program and beyond.

Student Life

Many Events and Trips

The CORH Student Society organizes many events and trips throughout the year where students can meet each other and have fun. We have gone to the Sikh Parade in Yuba City, the Chinese Temple in Oroville, the Trappist Monastery in Vina as well as having trivia games, paint parties and other events online

Personalized Support from Faculty

Our smaller programs allow for good relationships with faculty where students feel that they are a priority. You can expect the faculty to know your name and to ensure that you are given support to succeed.