Religious Studies, BA

Majors in religious studies will study several major traditions and theories about the nature and function of religion. Consultation with a department advisor is expected.

Requirements for Major

Majors in religious studies will study several major traditions and theories about the nature and function of religion. Consultation with a department advisor is expected.

Required Credit Hours: 30

Core Requirements:

(RELG 201 is not required for the major.)

RELG 391 - Theory and Method in the Study of Religion Credits: (3)
* which students are encouraged to take in their Junior year

2 Courses From Each Group:

RELG 210 - Introduction to the History of Christianity Credits: (3)
RELG 211 - Introduction to the History of Jewish Thought Credits: (3)
RELG 212 - Introduction to Islam Credits: (3)
RELG 213 - Introduction to Hinduism Credits: (3)
RELG 214 - Introduction to Buddhism Credits: (3)
RELG 215 - History of Religion in East Asia Credits: (3)

Additional Requirements:

RELG 203 - History and Religion of Ancient Israel Credits: (3) or
RELG 204 - Christian Origins Credits: (3)
3 additional courses in the 300 or 400 range
1 additional course in religious studies

Major Computing Requirement:

Students can fulfill the Major Computing Requirement by completing RELG 391 with a C- grade or better.

Major Writing Requirement:

Students can fulfill the Major Writing Requirement by completing RELG 391 with a C- grade or better.