Religion (BA)
Degree Requirements
Total program semester hours: 44-45
Core Requirements
20-21 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 351 | Philosophy of Religion | 4 |
| REL 100 | Introduction to Religion & Spirituality | 4 |
| REL 225 | Sacred Texts | 4 |
| REL 490 | Research Strategies | 0-1 |
| REL 499 | Senior Project | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16-17 | |
Scripture
One course with SC designation
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Jesus and His Teachings | ||
| The First Christians | ||
| Topics in Religion (SC designation) | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 4 | |
Theology
One course with TH designation
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Politics and Christian Theology | ||
| Contemporary Themes in Christian Thought | ||
| Topics in Religion (TH designation) | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 4 | |
Religion & Society
One course with RS designation
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Religion, Ethics, and Sustainability | ||
| Topics in Religion (RS designation) | ||
| Topics in Urban Studies | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 4 | |
Non-Western Religion
One course with NW designation
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| World Religions: East | ||
| Native American Religions | ||
| Topics in Religion (NW designation) | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 4 | |
Electives
12 semester hours
Three upper division courses with either the REL or PHIL designation. (Interdisciplinary courses that include Religion or Philosophy as a discipline can be applied here.)