Religious Studies Degree Plan
The Major
The major in Religious Studies is a broadly based program of instruction designed to meet the needs of the following three groups of students: first, those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the role of religion in human experience and history; second, those interested in entering a seminary in preparation for a career in the ministry; and third, those planning to continue the academic study of religion at the graduate level in preparation for a career of teaching and research.
Requirements for the Major
The requirements for the major in religious studies consist of the following:
- RG 101 (3): Introduction to Religion
- RG 102 (3): World Religions
- PH 201 (3): Corrupting the Youth: Ancient Greek Philosophy
- PH 202 (3): I Think Therefore I Am? Modern Philosophy 1600-1800
- RG 331 (3): Understanding Religion
- RG 398 (3): Senior Thesis Research
- RG 399 (3): Senior Thesis
- Twelve (12) additional credits
- At least nine must be RG courses
- At least nine must be upper division
- External courses require advisor's prior approval
Religious Studies majors desiring to earn departmental honors must successfully complete the college requirements for departmental honors.
Pre-Professional Programs (Pre-Seminary)
An individualized course of study for pre-seminary students, which incorporates suggestions of many graduate theological seminaries regarding undergraduate preparation for seminary, may be designed in cooperation with the department’s pre-seminary advisor.
For a complete description of the individual classes, go to the course catalog at:
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