Religious Studies, B.A.

The major program in religious studies includes four interrelated areas of study: comparative religion, biblical studies, Christianity and Christian ethics. A candidate for this degree must complete courses in each area for a total of 10 courses plus the two per the general university requirements, for a total of 12 courses (36 credits) overall. Units assigned to each discipline may, with departmental advisement, be modified to meet the career needs of students.

Majors should consult course descriptions for classifications of each course.

General Education Requirement
Major Requirement
Comparative Religion Category (choose ONE)3
REL 206World Religions
REL 250Comparative Religion
REL 280Hieroglyphs to Hashtags
REL 306Judaism & Christianity
REL 309Hinduism & Buddhism
REL 340Religion and Art
REL 370Islam
REL 375Islam and the West
Biblical Studies Category (choose ONE)3
REL 211Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures
REL 219Introduction to Christian Scriptures
REL 304Gospel and Letters of John (Biblical
REL 305Apocalyptic Literature
REL 319Three Gospels, One Christ
REL 326Paul and His Letters
Christianity Category (choose ONE)3
REL 216Jesus the Christ
REL 217Christian Sacraments
REL 230Monastery and Megachurch
REL 265Contemporary Catholic Theology
REL 317Christian Ministry
REL 335Christian Spirituality
REL 343Women in Church & Society
REL 347Church and Culture
REL 388Critical Moments in Christian History
REL 390American Catholicism (Christian Ethics Category (choose ONE))
Christian Ethics Category (choose ONE)3
REL 215Christian Vision of the Human Person
REL 256Christian Morality
REL 356Marriage and Familty Today
REL 357Christian Social Responsibility
REL 358Morality And Medicine
Five REL electives15
Capstone Course3
REL 404Honors Thesis II
or REL 499 Senior Seminar
Total Credits30