Religion Studies B.A.
Total Semester Credit Hours = 120
The Religion Studies program provides a secular study of religion and religious practice, beliefs, history, and culture. The degree will examine the world’s religions such as Christianity, Judaism, Taoism, Buddhism, or Islam using the tools of other academic fields including philosophy, history, sociology, anthropology, music and art. Courses will not only examine various religions and comparative belief systems, but look at such issues as the paradoxical nature of religion, atheism, religion and politics, role of ritual, naturalistic religions, etc. While this program is not designed for clerical careers, students wishing to go onto theological study may find this minor excellent preparation.
Degree Requirements
No grade below a "C" in major courses will be accepted toward the degree.
University Core Curriculum (44 hrs.)
Completion of the following required courses:
Complete a minimum of 15 hours from the list below:
Western Religions (3 hrs.)
Non-Western Religions (6 hrs.)
Religious Texts (3 hrs.)
Religious History (3 hrs.)
Complete 9 hours of electives from below:
RELI 4360: may be repeated when topics change
At least four semesters of a single foreign language or the demonstration of equivalent competency.
The student may also complete this requirement by passing a written examination approved by the foreign language faculty
Electives to complete 120 hrs. for the baccalaureate degree.