Philosophy/Religious Studies (BA)
Degree Requirements
Total program: 41 semester hours
Core Requirements
13 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 110 | Introduction to Philosophy | 4 |
| or REL 100 | Introduction to Religion & Spirituality | |
| PHIL 351 | Philosophy of Religions | 4 |
| PHIL 490 | Research Strategies | 1 |
| or REL 490 | Research Strategies | |
| PHIL 499 | Senior Project | 4 |
| or REL 499 | Senior Project | |
| Total Semester Hours | 13 | |
Philosophy and History
One course with PH designation (4 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| The Art of Philosophy | ||
| Topics in Philosophy (PH designation) | ||
| Classical Political Philosophies | ||
| Modern Political Theory | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 4 | |
Sacred Texts
One course with ST designation (4 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Sacred Texts | ||
| Jesus and His Teachings | ||
| The First Christians | ||
| Topics in Religion (ST designation) | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 4 | |
Theology
One course with TH designation (4 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Politics & Religion in America | ||
| Topics in Religion (TH designation) | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 4 | |
Religion, Ethics, and Society
One course with RES designation (4 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Religion, Ethics, and Sustainability | ||
| Topics in Religion (RES designation) | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 4 | |
World and Indigenous Religions and Spiritualities
One course with WIRS designation (4 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Eastern Religions | ||
| Native American Religions | ||
| Topics in Religion (WIRS designation) | ||
| Religion and the City | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 4 | |
Electives
8 semester hours
Two upper division courses with either the REL or PHIL designation. Interdisciplinary courses that include Religion or Philosophy as a discipline can be applied here. Students can focus on one of the areas above.