A major in religion leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree requires completion of at least 37 credits in religion as follows. A maximum of 15 credits at the 100 level may count toward major requirements.

    1. Religion 103, 210, 431, and a thesis—Religion 473 (3) or 493 (3-3)

    2. Either Religion 101 or 102

    3. Religious Traditions: five additional courses chosen from the following, with at least two in each of two areas and one in the third area:

                        a.         Asian Religions—Religion 131, 132, 230, 231, 330, 340; 195, 295, or 395 when appropriate

                        b.         Christianity—Religion 151, 152, 250, 252, 260, 350; 195, 295, or 395 when appropriate

                        c.         Islam, Judaism, American Indian Religions—Religion 224 (Anthropology 224), 271, 275, 280, 281, 285 (Anthropology 285), 370; 195, 295, or 395 when appropriate

    4.         Methods and Issues in Religious Studies: at least one course chosen from among Religion 110, 200 (Sociology 200), 203, 212 (Philosophy 212), 213, 215, 216, 221 (Sociology 221), and 296

    5. Six additional credits in religion

HONORS: An Honors Program in religion is offered for qualified students:  see List of Requirements.

 

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