Religious Studies Concentration

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Information

This concentration offers a structured program of study that explores and examines the human religious experience through its core beliefs and defining practices. While a number of methods common to the liberal arts tradition are employed throughout the various courses offered, focus typically is interdisciplinary, delving into the cultural, literary, and historical dimensions of religious life and thought. This concentration may not be taken conjointly with one of the minors listed below. However, it may be taken conjointly with a full major in any other department of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Working with the program director, students may construct a 40-credit course of study to major in Religious Studies Concentration, while incorporating the particular interests of each participating student. The Independent Major may not be pursued conjointly with any of the three minor fields of study listed below. The plan of study for each Independent Major must be submitted to the College of Arts and Sciences for final approval.

A minimum of 28 credits is required for the concentration in religious studies, distributed as follows:

1. One course selected from

• REL 1100 - Introduction to Religion (4)
• REL 1850 - World Religious Traditions (4)

2. Core studies - two courses selected from

• REL 2100 - Basic Religious Writings (4)
• REL 3410 - American Religious Experience (4)
• REL 3140 - Religion in the Modern World (4)
• REL 3750 - Science and Religion (4)

3. Field-related studies - four courses selected from at least three of the following five fields