Religious Studies: Major and Minor Requirements

Requirements for the B.A. Major in Religious Studies

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The B.A. in Religious Studies consists of 45 semester hours, 30 of which must be in religious studies (including 21 in upper-division courses) and 15 of which must be in related fields. The 30 semester hours in religious studies must include the following: REL 305; REL 400; at least one course from each of the following distribution areas: Religion in the Americas, Religion and Asian Cultures, and Religion and Western Cultures; and two research seminars, including REL 405, which may be repeated for credit.

These requirements allow students to shape their major to meet their personal interests. Particular geographical areas (e.g. Asia, Russia, the Americas) or traditions (e.g. Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism) or themes (e.g. religion and modernity, gender) can become an organizing focus of one's studies. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss their program of study with faculty advisors.

REL 305 (prerequisite to REL 405)
REL 400
Seminar #1: REL 405 (R)
Seminar #2: REL 405, 444 or others by permission
Religion in the Americas (one of the following): 318, 320, 321, 322, 324, 326, 330, 331, 332, 383, 386, 420, 427
Religion and Asian Cultures (one of the following): 343, 344, 345, 350, 351, 352, 355, 365, 366, 369, 444,460
Religion and Western Cultures (one of the following): 310, 315, 317, 371, 372, 373, 374, 377, 382, 385, 410, 470, 471
9 REL Elective credit hours
15 Related Field credit hours

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Requirements for the Minor in Religious Studies

Did you know you can COMPLETE A RELIGIOUS STUDIES MINOR COMPLETELY ON-LINE? See the Class Schedule for available courses during the current semester, winter and summer sessions.

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The minor in Religious Studies consists of 18 semester hours, at least 12 of which must be in the upper division. REL 305 is required. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisors.

REL 305
15 REL Elective credit hours (9 upper division)