Majoring in Religion

Degree Requirements

Total program semester hours: 44-45

Core Requirements

20-21 semester hours

PHIL 351Philosophy of Religion4
REL 100Introduction to Religion & Spirituality4
REL 225Sacred Texts4
REL 490Research Strategies0-1
REL 499Senior Project4
Total Semester Hours16-17

Scripture

One course with SC designation

Select one of the following:4
REL 331
Jesus and His Teachings
REL 335
The First Christians
REL 390
Topics in Religion (SC designation)
Total Semester Hours4

Theology

One course with TH designation

Select one of the following:4
REL 346
Politics and Christian Theology
REL 349
Contemporary Themes in Christian Thought
REL 390
Topics in Religion (TH designation)
Total Semester Hours4

Religion & Society

One course with RS designation

Select one of the following:4
REL 325
Religion, Ethics, and Sustainability
REL 390
Topics in Religion (RS designation)
REL 398
Topics in Urban Studies
Total Semester Hours4

Non-Western Religion

One course with NW designation

Select one of the following:4
REL 305
World Religions: East
REL 312
Native American Religions
REL 390
Topics in Religion (NW designation)
Total Semester Hours4

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.)