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Humanities & Religious Studies
A Hidden Gem on Campus!

The Department of Humanities and Religious Studies (HRS) is an unusual department that combines the study of Humanities and of Religion. We like to think of ourselves as looking at the big picture, studying what it has meant to be alive in different cultures, from the ancient world to the contemporary. The most insightful and compelling answers are found in literature, the visual arts, music, drama, religions, philosophy, and the writing and interpretation of history.

Our students and graduates pursue careers in education, library science, journalism, media and communication, counseling, health professions, the clergy, business, and law enforcement.

Donations made to the HRS department will contribute to student success opportunities that provide resources such as funding for travel, new literature and books, and assistance with graduate school application fees. We are always looking to do more for our students!

“My CSUS HRS degree helped me develop a framework to engage people and culture at a comprehensive level. Religion and more broad social philosophies inform how economies, media, and legal systems develop in any given region, and being aware of and educated in these deep-seated values allows me to interact and cooperate in a more effective and empathetic fashion. A degree in Religious Studies has made it possible for me to approach controversial work in the most objective and humble manner possible, while informing my own personal philosophies. My education has been invaluable in my experience with small business, non-profit, corporate, and graduate work. Go Hornets!" - Keir Wilkinson

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Sac State CARES Fund – University Foundation at Sacramento State Challenge #1
THANK YOU to our generous donors for helping us reach our goal of 250 gifts! Your support for the programs and departments is important and deeply appreciated. Thank you to the University Foundation at Sacramento State for providing this $1,000 challenge gift!
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Faculty and Staff - University Foundation at Sacramento State Challenge #1
THANK YOU to our generous Faculty and Staff donors for helping us reach our goal of 75 gifts from Faculty and Staff members! Your support for the programs and departments is important and deeply appreciated. Thank you to the University Foundation at Sacramento State for providing this $1,000 challenge gift!
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College of Arts & Letters - University Foundation at Sacramento State Challenge
THANK YOU to our generous donors for helping us reach our goal of 50 gifts! Your support for the College of Arts & Letters is important and deeply appreciated. Thank you to the University Foundation at Sacramento State for providing this $1,000 challenge gift!
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GOLD Challenge
Graduates of the last decade: Show us all why your graduating class reigns supreme! The graduating class with the most donors will unlock $500 to support Alumni Association programming. At check-out, select 'alumni' as your affiliation then input your graduation year for your gift to count.
What year did you graduate from Sacramento State (please type the four digit year)?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 2014 13
2 2021 12
3 2015 10
4 2020 10
5 2019 9
6 2018 9
7 2016 7
8 2013 6
9 2017 5
10 2012 3
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