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RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Religion has played a key role in most of the world's history, literature,
and social institutions. The Religious Studies Program
is dedicated to the exploration of religion as one of the significant
areas of human life and as a key to understanding of the world. Students
delve into the religious studies field with the goal of developing
critical and responsible standards of judgment and an appreciation
of the religious elements in life. In addition to courses
that focus on the Catholic tradition, students have the opportunity
to explore the different aspects of other religious traditions,
as well as take courses that concentrate on particular facets of
religious meaning and values, and issues confronting religious belief
in today's world.
REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the requirements of the School of Arts and Sciences,
the Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies requires 36 credits. These
courses should include:
- Religious Elements in Life
- Introduction to the Bible
- Belief in Jesus
- Morality and Sexuality
Each major's program is designed
in consultation with the department chairperson. Independent
study is encouraged to develop each student's research skills and
depth of knowledge in certain areas.
MODEL
FRESHMAN PROGRAM
| FALL |
|
| The Self in
Context |
3
cr. |
| Introduction
to the Bible |
3
cr. |
| Writing (by
placement) |
3
cr. |
| Mathematics
(by placement) |
3
cr. |
| Liberal Arts
Core |
3
cr. |
| Physical Education |
0
cr. |
| |
15
cr. |
| SPRING |
|
| American Perspectives |
3
cr. |
| Religious Elements
in Life |
3
cr. |
| Writing |
3
cr. |
| Liberal Arts
Core |
3
cr. |
| Elective |
3
cr. |
| Physical Education |
0
cr. |
| |
15
cr. |
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