Religion - BA

Major (24 cr)

All 24 credits are to be taken from courses listed under Categories I-IV. Both introductory courses (REL 11000 , REL 11100 ) must be taken, followed by at least one course in theoretical studies, at least one course in religious issues, and at least one in religious traditions.

1. Introduction to the field of religion;
    
2. Theoretical studies in religion;
    
3. Issues in religion; and
    
4. Religious traditions.
   
   Courses listed under Category V are recommended as electives, but cannot count towards the 24 credits required for the major. 
    
5. Related courses.

On becoming a major the student, in consultation with the director, will select one member of the program in Religion staff as his or her major adviser. Each religion major is required to consult with this adviser at least twice a year.

Related Courses

• AFPRL 14100 - Puerto Rican Folklore
• AFPRL 22200 - African Civilization
• CHIN 11100 - Chinese Culture I
• CHIN 11200 - Chinese Culture II
• CLA 10100 - Classical Mythology
• CLA 30200 - Comparative Backgrounds of Classical Mythology (W)
• HEBR 21400 - Maimonides’ Guide to the Perplexed
• HEBR 28100 - Masterpieces of Ancient Hebraic Literature in Translation (W)
• HEBR 28400 - Images of Women in the Old Testament, in Translation
• HEBR 28800 - Ancient Hebraic Folklore
• HEBR 29000 - Biblical Archaeology
• HEBR 29500 - Ancient Hebrew Law
• HEBR 29600 - The Dead Sea Scrolls in English
• ANTHC 30600 - Folklore and Myth

Minor in Religion

The Minor in Religion consists of four courses for a total of 12 credits.

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  The following two courses are required:  

• REL 11000 - Nature of Religion (W)
• REL 11100 - Approaches to Religion (W)

• Also required for the Minor in Religion:

  a)   one course to be chosen from those listed under the category “Religious Traditions”; and

  b)   one course from the category “Issues in Religion” reflecting a theme central to the religious tradition in which the student has chosen to focus, to be selected in consultation with a Religion Program adviser.

   At least one course presented in satisfaction of the minor must be a 300-level course.