Religious studies introduce students to the nature and place of religion in human experience in both its individual and corporate dimensions. In wrestling with religion's role in human life, one is dealing with a living expression of the struggle for human value and meaning. These expressions are examined in the scriptural, historical, theological and ethical traditions of the world's religions.
The religion major and minor are administered by the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.
Requirements for the Major in Religious Studies
Requirements for the major in religious studies are 11 courses which must include the following: RE 100; RE 260; RE 231 or RE 232Q; RE 201, RE 300 or RE 320; one of the following five courses: RE 240, RE 285Q, RE 310Q, RE 321 and RE 350; RE 400; one of the following three courses: RE 210, RE 215 and RE 220; RE 270, RE 305 or RE 390; RE 430; and two RE electives. Majors must complete the SCE in religious studies, which can be taken in conjunction with RE 400, RE 420 or RE 430.
Requirements for the Major in Religious Studies with a Pre-Ministry Concentration
A religion major with a pre-ministry concentration will require the completion of the major as given in the requirements for the major, with three of the 11 courses of the major to include either: RE 231 and RE 232Q; plus one of the following: RE 201, RE 300, or RE 320 or RE 232Q; plus any two of the following: RE 201, RE 300 or RE 320
The pre-ministry concentration also requires: At least three semester hours of RE 499.
Requirements for the Minor in Religious Studies
Requirements for the minor in religious studies are six courses, including RE 100, RE 231 or RE 232Q, RE 260, RE 430 and any additional two RE courses.