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 309Hinduism & Buddhism
REL 340Religion and Art
REL 370Islam
Biblical Studies Category (choose ONE)3
REL 211Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures
REL 219Introduction to Christian Scriptures
REL 305Apocalyptic Literature
REL 319Three Gospels, One Christ
REL 326Paul and His Letters
Christianity Category (choose ONE)3
REL 216Jesus the Christ
REL 230Monastery and Megachurch
REL 265Contemporary Catholic Theology
REL 317Christian Ministry
REL 343Women in Church & Society
REL 347Church and Culture
REL 388Critical Moments in Christian History
REL 390American Catholicism3
REL 395Religion & Art in the Vatican & Rome3
Christian Ethics Category 3
REL 215Christian Vision of the Human Person
REL 256Christian Ethics
REL 356Marriage and Family
REL 357Christianity & Democracy
REL 358Morality And Medicine
Five REL Electives15
Capstone Course3
REL 499Senior Seminar3
or REL 404 Honors Thesis II