Degree Requirements for Major in Religion
A. General Program Requirements
| Course Number and Title | Hours |
| REL 106 Exploring the Bible | 3 |
| REL 208 Exploring Christian Theology |
3 |
| REL 497 Religion Thesis Seminar | 3 |
Biblical Studies--Select
at least one Course.
| REL 210 Gospels | 3 |
| REL 213 Life and Letters of Paul | 3 |
| REL 304 Advanced Old Testament | 3 |
| REL 305 Advanced New Testament | 3 |
| REL 375 Study Abroad: Israel | 4 |
Christian History--Select
at least one course.
| REL 230 History of Early Christianity | 3 |
| REL 231 History of Medieval and Reformation Christianity | 3 |
| REL 232 History of Modern European Christianity | 3 |
| REL 233 Contemporary Religion in America | 3 |
World Religions--Select
at least one course.
| REL 107 Exploring World Religions | 3 |
| REL 307 World Religious Traditions: East and West | 3 |
| REL electives, at least one from 400 level. | 15 |
| TOTAL: | 30 |
B.
Concentration Requirement for Majors
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All religion majors are required to choose a "concentration."
There are 4 areas of concentration (listed below). In addition
to the current General Program Requirements listed above, majors
must take a total of nine hours in one area of concentration.
The student is encouraged to fulfill their 400 level requirement
in their area of concentration.
Biblical Studies
REL 106 Exploring
the Bible
REL 210 Gospels
REL 213 Life and Letters of Paul
REL 304 Advanced Old Testament
REL 305 Advanced
New Testament
REL 375 Study Abroad: Israel
Ethics and Theology
-
REL 109 Exploring Christian Ethics
REL 208 Exploring Christian Theology
REL 220 Taking Human Life
REL 301 Topics in Religion (Medical Ethics; Church & State; Four Loves)
REL 401 Seminar in Christian Ethics
REL 404 Seminar in Christian Theology
Practical Theology
-
REL 214 Principles of Christian Education
REL 215 Exploring the Christian Faith
REL 301 Topics in Religion: Spirituality
REL 311 Youth Ministry
REL 312 Church-Related Camping and Retreats
REL 400 Christian Literature
History of Christianity
REL 110 Exploring
Christian History in a Global Context.
REL 230 History of Early Christianity
REL 231 History of Medieval and Reformation Christianity
REL 232 History of Modern European Christianity
REL 233 History of Religion in America
REL 301 Topics in
Religion (Religion and Civil Rights)
REL 400 Christian Literature
REL 404 Seminar in Christian Theology
C. Religion Thesis Seminar
All majors are required to take the Thesis Seminar course during their senior year. This course is a senior seminar in which students will prepare their Majors Thesis. Upon completion of this thesis, students will receive the three hours credit for Thesis Seminar.
D. Majors Thesis
All majors are required to write a Majors Thesis of no less than 30 pages in their area of concentration. The approval of this thesis by the religion department will be a requirement for graduation. Explicit and detailed requirements are available from academic advisor.
Minor
in Religion
| Course Number and
Title |
Hours |
Prerequisites |
Biblical Studies |
||
|
3 |
None |
Christian Thought--Choose at least one. |
||
|
3 |
None |
|
3 |
None |
|
3 |
None |
|
3 |
None |
|
3 |
REL 108, 211 |
|
3 |
REL 208 |
|
||
| Electives from religion dept. |
6 |
|
| Total |
12 |
Minor
in Ethics
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The minor in ethics is an inter-disciplinary minor of 15 hours.
| Philosophy ethics courses-Choose 2 | ||
| |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
3 |
|
| Total |
6 |
|
| Religion Ethics Courses-Choose 2 | ||
|
3 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
3 |
|
| Total |
6 |
|
| Any approved ethics course.* | 3 |
|
| 15 |
*Courses will be approved by the Ethics Minor Committee. See department chair for the list of approved ethics courses.
**Majors in philosophy or religion may use 3 hours of their minor in fulfillment of their major.