Temple University Department of Religion
Description
Temple is a large, under-funded, urban public university in Philadelphia, PA. It has been the home of one of the first and one of the largest comparative religion programs in the United States, a program now nearing its end.
Institutional Website
Academic Terms
2
Department Name
Department of Religion (about to change, July 1, 2026) Religion and the Ancient Mediterranian
Department Website
Department Chair
Khalid Blankinship (til July 1, 2026)
Other Fields
Yes
Religious/Denominational Affiliation
No
College/University Department Type
Religion/Religious Studies
Seminary or Divinity School
No
Location
Areas of Study
Other Fields Selection
Classics
Degree Programs
Undergrad Program
Yes
Undergraduate Degrees
Yes
Undergraduate Degree Types
Bachelor's (Major), Bachelor's (Minor)
Master's Program
Yes
Master's Degrees
Yes
Master's Degree Types
Master of Arts (MA)
Doctoral Program
No
Undergrad Program
Required Courses
Yes
General Education Courses
Yes
Undergraduate Enrollment
21747
Internship/Practicum
No
Interdisciplinary Program
No
Master's Program
Graduate Enrollment
8100
Master's Funding
No Funding
Master's TAs
No
Faculty Information
Faculty Line Process
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Standard Faculty Line Process
No
Alumni Outcomes
Alumni Outcome Tracking
No
CIP Codes
CIP Code Reporting
No