| Curriculum and Degree
Requirements |
| The Religious Studies program is designed to offer students
a comprehensive approach to the study of religion and theological
inquiry. The courses assist students in developing faculties
for critical thinking and in attaining a historical view
of religion. In addition to core courses that provide a
solid foundation in the discipline, the student completes
the major or minor by selecting from the curriculum courses
that allow pursuit of particular interests in Religious
Studies or Theology. For example, students may focus on
world religions, systemic theology, biblical studies or
another area within the discipline. As they select their
courses, students design for themselves a program that
matches their interests and meets their needs. The Religious
Studies program prepares students for graduate school,
seminary, pastoral ministry and other professional opportunities. |
| Requirements for a Major in Religious
Studies |
| Core Requirements:
24 hours of credit (each course counts 3 hours) |
|
RELS 1304 |
Introduction
to Religions of the World |
3 hrs. |
|
RELS 1315
or
RELS 1316 |
Basic
Christian Questions
Introduction to Catholicism |
3 hrs. |
RELS 1318
|
Introduction
to Christian Morality |
3 hrs. |
| RELS 2321 |
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible |
3 hrs. |
| RELS 2322 |
Introduction to the
New Testament |
3 hrs. |
| RELS 3333 |
History of
Christian Theology I |
3 hrs. |
| RELS 3334 |
History of Christian
Theology II |
3 hrs. |
| RELS 4342 |
Senior Seminar |
3 hrs. |
| |
|
24 hrs. |
| Electives |
|
|
| RELS 2000-level course |
2300 and above (two) |
6 hrs. |
| RELS 3000-level course |
3300 and above (two) |
6 hrs. |
| RELS 4000-level course |
4300 and
above (two) |
6 hrs. |
| |
|
18 hrs.
|
| Total
42 hours credit within major. |
|
In
addition to the major program requirements, all students
must satisfy the general education requirements and complete
unrestricted electives to have a total of at least 120
hours for graduation. |
| |
| Requirements
for a Minor in Religious Studies: |
| Religious Studies
Core Requirements: 9 hours (each course counts 3 hours)
|
|
RELS 1304
or
RELS 1315
or
RELS 1316 |
Introduction
to Religions of the World
Basic Christian Questions
Introduction to Catholicism |
3 hrs. |
|
RELS 2321
or
RELS 2322 |
Introduction
to the Hebrew Bible
Introduction to the New Testament |
3 hrs. |
RELS 3333
or
RELS 3334
|
History of Christian
Theology I
History of Christian Theology II |
3 hrs. |
| RELS 2000-level course |
2300 and above |
3 hrs. |
| RELS 3000-level course |
3300 and above |
3 hrs. |
| RELS 4000-level
course |
4300 and
above |
3 hrs. |
| |
|
18 hrs.
|
|
| Students
are strongly encouraged to augment their Religious Studies
courses with courses in Education, History, Literature, Philosophy,
and Languages. Please consult current catalogue for changes
in requirements. |
