Majors, Minors & Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

A total of thirty-six (36) credits as follows:
1. Religious Studies 255, 256, 258, 485.
2. One 200-level course in Bible (260-286).
3. One 200-level course in theology and ethics (211-233).
4. Three 300-level courses.
The Internship (Religious Studies 460) may not count toward the religious studies major.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

A total of twenty (20) credits as follows:
1. Religious Studies 101 and 102 or Humanities 101 and 102.
2. Two 200-level courses in different areas of religious studies (biblical studies, theology and ethics, history of religions).  Certain courses (e.g., Humanities 201 or GRS 250) can fulfill this requirement when cross-listed as Religious Studies courses.
3. One 300-level Religious Studies seminar in any area.
The Internship (Religious Studies 460) may not count toward the Religious Studies minor.

RECOMMENDED COURSES

Greek 101-102 and Hebrew 101-102 are recommended for students interested in advanced work in New Testament and Hebrew Bible studies, respectively, and for students considering seminary. Students interested in theology will benefit from taking courses in Philosophy.

HONORS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

The Honors Program in Religious Studies is established by consultation between the student and the department. In addition to the courses required for a major, the honors program requires the one-hour junior honors tutorial, Religious Studies 399, and the senior honors tutorials, Religious Studies 495-496, in which the student will be guided in the research and writing of an honors paper.

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