In this modern day and age there is a theme that is once again gathering attention from mankind, which questions the dignity of humans and the coexistence with our natural environment. Through dialogue and comparisons of Christianity and other religions, encountering Christian art and music, research of history and ideology from past to present, and ethical inquiries into life and the environment, the objective of this department is to prepare each individual student to solve problems by opening one’s eyes to international societies or other religious ideologies and cultures, take it upon oneself to learn from a broad perspective, and think deeply.

To assist students, our department not only offers modern Western and Asian language studies, but also an opportunity for them to immerse themselves in the European classical languages of Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. These serve as important tools for students as they delve into ideological and cultural legacies of Classical European literature, Medieval Christian literature, and the Old and New Testament. Students have the opportunity to experience history, ideology, Christian arts represented by icons and Christian music, famous for its Gregorian hymns, of not only Western Europe, but Eastern Europe as well. At the same time, students gain a profound understanding of Japanese religious ideology, religious sociology, and their own position and relationship in our modern world.