Religious studies students explore diverse religious traditions, their development, beliefs, sacred texts, rituals and traditions, in light of contemporary theology. In the process, students examine their own values and beliefs, and articulate their understanding religion within human experience. Students analyze artistic and literary religious works and interpret their moral-ethical meaning and significance.
Religious Studies explores the historical significance of diverse religious traditions and their implications for the religious beliefs, practices, and institutions of contemporary life. In the process, students can clarify and affirm the content of their own beliefs. Religious Studies practitioners utilize theological resources and of relevant scientific and humanistic disciplines to address religious issues.
Students identify religious topics for investigation, and use carefully designed approaches to solving problems and making decisions in collaboration with others as they engage in theological inquiry.
Your coursework is enhanced by an internship component and independent research best suited to your professional and personal objectives.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program requirements | ||
| RL 200/300 | Take one RL 200 ( RL-210, RL-213 or RL-214) and take one RL 300 (RL-310, RL-311 or RL-313), or take one RL-250 course (RL-250, RL-251, RL-252) | 4 |
| HUM-350 | Alternate World Views | 4 |
| or HUM-351 | Chinese Civilization & Cultures | |
| 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 | |
| RL-350 | Biblical World View | 4 |
| RL-375 | Religion in America | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |