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 30 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:
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REL 310 Is Religion "(T)true"?
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REL 360 Contemporary Religious Movements
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REL 480 Text Seminar
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REL 486 Research Seminar
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At least one course from Block A and one from Block B:
Block A
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REL 171 Hindu Traditions of India
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REL 172 Buddhist Traditions of the World
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REL 285 Judaism
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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
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Two upper-level (300+) elective courses in Religion
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Remaining credits from among any of the offerings in Religion
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REL 486 Research Seminar
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REL 488 Senior Capstone Experience. A substantive research project, undertaken within the research seminar REL 486. This may be a long paper or an interdisciplinary project incorporating one of the arts, work in the sciences, or field activities in the social services, accompanied by an oral examination.
