Religious Studies Major

Required (24 hrs):

• REL 1104 - Introduction to Religious Studies
• REL 1105 - Religions: An Overview

• Choose one from the following:

• REL 4490 - Seminar in Religious Studies
• REL 4491 - Collaborative Research in Religious Studies
• REL 4492 - Senior Thesis

Departmental Writing Requirement:

Students who major in Religious Studies are required to take:

• REL 2240 - Religion and Critical Thought
• Two 3000-level writing-intensive seminars in Religious Studies

Electives (16 hrs):

Four additional courses in Religious Studies at the 2000-level or higher (not from the above groups).

Students may use up to two of the following courses to meet the elective requirement:

• AHY 3305 - Sacred Architecture
• ENG 2229 - Medieval Visions and Visionaries
• FYS 1202 - What the Bible Really Says
• HIS 2237 - Religion and Society in China
• MUL 2235 - History of Gospel Music
• SIS 2239 - Religious Violence
• SOC 2310 - Religion and Society

Suggested First-Year Schedule:

• English Composition (based on placement)
• History
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Laboratory Science
• World Language
• First Year Seminar

Total Program Hours: 40

Contact: Dr. Alles, Religious Studies