Major in Religious Studies (B.A.)
This major provides students the opportunity to focus on a more generalized study of religion. Students may choose from a wide variety of courses in biblical studies, theological/historical studies, religion in society, and practical studies classes. This degree allows students to pursue particular interests in the study of religion.
| Major in Religious Studies (B.A.) | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Requirements B.A. | 59-63 | |
| Prerequisites for Religion Major1 | 6 | |
| REL 1250, New Testament and Exegesis | 3 | |
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine2 | 3 | |
| Core Emphasis | ||
| REL 3400, Ministry in Focus Seminars3 | 0 | |
| REL 1410, Vocation and Christian Life | 1 | |
| REL 2410, Spiritual Formation | 3 | |
| REL 2510, Christian Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 4015, Colloquium4 | 2 | |
| Area Emphasis | ||
| Biblical Studies Elective in OT (3000 or 4000 level) | 3 | |
| Biblical Studies Elective in NT (3000 or 4000 level) | 3 | |
| Religion Elective | 3 | |
| Religion in Society Elective | 3 | |
| Religion in Society Elective | 3 | |
| Theological / Historical Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Theological / Historical Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Total in Major | 30 | |
| Minor Requirements | 18 | |
| Electives | 15 | |
| Total | 128 | |
1 Students who choose a religion minor must substitute required courses in their minor with a course from the same subject area. In other words, a single course may not count for both major and minor requirements.
2 REL 2350, Christian Doctrine is a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation; REL 2510 Christian Ethics; all courses in Religion and Society division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division.
3 Students will take one REL 3400 Ministry in Focus per semester for a total of eight seminars required for graduation or one for every semester a student is a Religion major.
4 Students take REL 4015 in the fall semester before the anticipated date of graduation.