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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES - DEPT OF RELIGIOUS
STUDIES
Africana
Studies |
American
Studies |
Anthropology |
Biology |
Chemistry |
Cognitive Science
Communication Studies |
Criminal Justice and Criminology |
English |
Film Studies
Geography
and Earth Sciences |
Gerontology |
Global,
International, and Area Studies |
History
Languages and Culture Studies |
Mathematics
and Statistics |
Philosophy
Physics
and Optical Science |
Political
Science |
Psychology |
Religious Studies |
ROTC:
Aerospace Studies
ROTC:
Military Studies |
Sociology |
Urban Studies |
Women's and
Gender Studies
 Religious
Studies is the academic inquiry into the
fundamental stories, myths, symbols, and practices by which
we as human beings have attempted to make sense of ourselves
and the worlds in which we live. In addition to courses in
Western, Asian, African, and Native American religious
traditions, the department offers courses in the interaction
of religion and modern culture in such areas as art,
literature, language, film, science, and issues of race and
gender. The department is explicitly committed to the
liberal arts tradition with an international and pluralistic
perspective.
Most students major or minor in Religious Studies to gain a
broad liberal arts education. With the flexibility of the
program and its relationship to other areas of the
University, students can meet the specific objectives of
Religious Studies while taking a wide range of courses in
other departments. Some students relate religious studies to
definite vocational plans, often requiring further education
in professional and graduate schools.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
A major in religious studies requires 30 semester hours in
religious studies courses as follows:
I. Foundational Courses (9 hours). Three required courses:
RELS 2101 Introduction to Western Religions, RELS 2102
Introduction to Asian Religions, and RELS 2600 Approaches to
the Study of Religion.
II. Courses in two different religious traditions (6 hours).
One course in a Western tradition selected from: RELS 2110
Judaism, RELS 2120 Christianity, or RELS 2131 Islam. One
course in an Asian tradition selected from: RELS 2154
Hinduism, RELS 2157 Buddhism, RELS 2166 Taoism, or RELS 2169
Mahãyãna Buddhism in East Asia.
III. Religion and modern culture (6 hours). Two courses
selected from the following: RELS 2137, 3050, 3209, 3212,
3242, 4010, 4050, 4101, 4201. The specific topics for RELS
3050 and 4050 are announced each semester.
IV. Two religious studies electives (6 hours). Any two
additional courses in religious studies.
V. Senior seminar (3 hours). In their senior year, all
religious studies majors must complete RELS 4600. This
seminar includes completion of a senior essay and an oral
presentation to students and faculty.
MINOR IN RELIGIOUS
STUDIES
A minor in Religious Studies consists of a minimum of 15
hours, with at least two courses at the 3000 level or above.
Minors in
Islamic Studies and
Judaic Studies are also
available. For information on either of these, please see
their individual sections in this Catalog.
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