Religious studies students explore diverse religious traditions and issues in contemporary theology. You engage in the processes of examining your own value and belief systems and articulate your understanding of the nature of religious experience in relation to other dimensions of human experience. You analyze artistic and literary religious works and make judgments regarding their moral and ethical meaning and significance.
You examine the historical significance and development of world religions and their implications for the religious beliefs, practices, and institutions of contemporary life. You develop the ability to clarify and affirm the content of your own faith. You utilize theological resources and relevant scientific and humanistic disciplines to address religious issues.
You develop skills for theological inquiry by identifying and exploring religious ideas and questions, applying religious studies frameworks to explore questions of meaning, working individually and in collaboration with others.
Your coursework is enhanced by an internship component and independent research best suited to your professional and personal objectives.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Requirements | ||
| RL-210 | Control of Life & Death | 2 |
| RL Courses | Option 1 - Take 2 courses (RL-210, RL-213 or RL-214) and take 2 courses (RL-310, RL-311 or RL-313) | 8 |
| Option 2- Take 1 course (RL-210, RL-213 or RL-214) and take 1 course (RL-310, RL-311, or RL-313) and take 1 course (RL-250, RL-251, RL-252) | ||
| Intermediate Requirements | ||
| INTERN-383 | Internship Seminar | 2 |
| RL-399 | Formal Introduction to Advanced Work | 0 |
| Advanced Requirements | ||
| HUM-351 | Chinese Civilization & Cultures | 4 |
| or HUM-352 | South Asia Civilization | |
| or HUM-353 | Latin American Civilizations | |
| or HUM-355 | Japan: Studies in Civilizations and Culture | |
| or HUM-358 | Middle Eastern Civilization | |
| HUM Course | Humanities Course from English (EN), History (HS), Humanities (HUM), Philosophy (PL), Religion (RL) or Spanish Language Culture (SLC), above 320 level | 3-4 |
| HUM-410 | Senior Humanities Seminar | 4 |
| RL-350 | Biblical World View | 4 |
| RL-375 | Religion in America | 4 |
| RL-410 | Sr Relious Studies Seminar: Spirituality | 4 |
| RL-413 | Religion External Assessment | 0 |
| RL-475 | Religious Studies Design: Ministry | 4 |
| Total Credits | 39-40 | |