Religious Studies Concentration B.S.

This concentration involves a comparative study of the world religions and exploration of themes in religion and its relevance in the world. The Religious Studies Specialization is an excellent background for seminary and careers in Religion, as well as for anyone with an interest in religion and exploring the world and different cultures.

General Education Core

	Credit Hours
see General Education	41
University-Wide Freshman Seminar Requirement	1

Concentration Requirements

Lower Division Courses

PHIL 2200 - Religion and the World 3

Total Hours 3

Philosophy and Religion Core Requirement

Total Hours 3

Major Requirements

Complete two Religious Philosophies and Worldviews courses not previously utilized:
PHIL 3050 - Religious Ethics 3
PHIL 3110 - The History of Medieval Philosophy 3
PHIL 3200 - Eastern Religions 3
PHIL 3300 - Western Religions 3
PHIL 4500 - Philosophy of Religion 3
Select three (3) courses from the list below
CLAS 3310 - Greek Mythology 3
CLAS 3410 - Greek and Roman Religion 3
ENGL 340D - Mythology and Folklore 3
ENGL 340S - Literature of the English Bible 3
ENGL 360D - Literary Criticism 3
HIST 4075 - Medieval Islamic Civilization 3
HIST 4092 - Judaism in Jesus’ Day: The 2nd Temple Period 3
HIST 4675 - Topics in American Religious History 3
SOC 3400 - Sociology of Religion 3

Total Hours 12

Concentration Guided Electives

Any remaining PHIL course except PHIL 1030, 1040 or 2200, or up to two additional courses from the “Interdisciplinary Topics in Religious Studies” list.

Religious Studies Concentration B.S.

General Education Core

Concentration Requirements

Lower Division Courses

Total Hours 3

Philosophy and Religion Core Requirement

Total Hours 3

Major Requirements

Total Hours 12

Concentration Guided Electives

Total Hours 12

Free Electives

Total Hours 51

Total Program Hours 120