Overview

The Religious Studies Department encourages students to examine how religious beliefs, practices, and values of contemporary and historical cultures shape and are shaped by societal factors, long-standing traditions, and distinctive forms of literary and artistic expression.

 

Requirements

 

Major B.A. in Religious Studies

Students may complete a major in religious studies with at least nine courses (36 hours):

• Either Introduction to Hebrew Bible or Introduction to Early Christian Literature (REL 101 or 102)
• Introduction to Religious Studies (REL 111)
• Introduction to World Religions
• At least two courses from the 200+ level that focus on specific religious traditions
• Four additional courses from the 300-level or above
• Comprehensive Examinations (REL 900, 901)

 

minor requirements for religious studies

Students may elect a minor in religious studies with any five courses from the Department of Religious Studies, including Introduction to Religious Studies and at least two courses from the 300-level or above.