The Religious Studies Major

The major requires 30 semester hours of religious studies coursework, of which at least 18 hours must be upper-division. Each course may only be used once toward the following requirements unless otherwise specified. The thirty hours of coursework must include:

Part 1

One course from each of the following two lists:

1. R S 305 - Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion
   R S 310 - Introduction to the Study of Religion
   
   
2. R S 302 - History of the Religions of Asia
   R S 304 - Judaism, Christianity, Islam: An Introduction
   R S 318 - The Rise of Christianity
   R S 319 - Introduction to Islam

Any of the courses in Part 1 may also count toward the requirements in Part 2 as applicable.

Part 2

At least three semester hours in each of the following four areas:
•  Area I: Religions of Asia
•  Area II: Religions of Europe, Middle East, and Africa
•  Area III: Religions of the Americas
•  Area IV: Approaches to the Study of Religion and Comparative Studies of Religion

A list of current courses divided by area is available through the advising office.

Part 3

Primary Area: An additional nine semester hours of upper-division coursework concentrated in one of the four Areas listed above. Selection for the Primary Area should be made in consultation with the Religious Studies Advisor.

Minor

Twelve semester hours, including six hours of upper-division coursework, in any one other field of study at the University. Six of the required twelve hours must be taken in residence.

Additional Degree Information

Official Religious Studies Degree Plan - 2008-2010 Catalog (PDF)
Religious Studies Sample Four-Year Plan - 2008-2010 Catalog (PDF)
Official Religious Studies Degree Plan - 2006-2008 Catalog (PDF)
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