Religion

The Major

Religion as a major field of study provides a center around which to integrate liberal arts studies as well as a background for vocations such as ministry, teaching, counseling and social work.

Students majoring in Religion are expected to take a minimum of 32 credits. Majors will work with their adviser to develop a program that challenges them and meets their particular needs.

  • Coursework must include four common courses:

    • REL 320 Is Religion"(T)true"?

    • REL 360 Contemporary Religious Movements

    • REL 480 Text Seminar

    • REL 486 Research Seminar

  • At least one course from Block A and one from Block B:

    Block A

    • REL 171 Hindu Traditions

    • REL 172 Buddhist Traditions

    • REL 180 Islam

    • REL 285 Judaism

    • REL 380 Religions of East Asia

    Block B

    • REL 155 Hebrew Scriptures

    • REL 165 New Testament

    • REL 210 Quakerism

    • REL 230 History of African American Religious Experience

  • Two upper-level (300+) elective courses in Religion

  • Remaining credits from among any of the offerings in Religion

  • REL 488 Senior Capstone Experience: Research Seminar