Philosophy of Religion, B.A.

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This major creates academic space for the student interested in the study of religion and the way it relates to larger philosophical issues in society. This major complements the School of Religion’s Religious Studies major by providing an academic plan of study for the student not preparing for ministry in a local church or community setting.

BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Prerequisites for Religion Major: 6 Hours

Students who choose a Philosophy of Religion major should take PHI 2310 Philosophy of Religion as a Humanities General Education requirement.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.

REL 1250 Introduction to New Testament and Exegetical Methods 3 Hours
REL 2350 Christian Doctrine 3 Hours ²

Major Requirements: 30 Hours

Core Emphasis: 9 Hours

REL 1410 Vocation and the Christian Life 1 Hours
REL 2410 Spiritual Formation 3 Hours
REL 2510 Christian Ethics 3 Hours
REL 4015 Colloquium for Religion Majors 2 Hours ³

Area Emphasis

Choose three classes from the following: 9 Hours

REL 2360 Hermeneutics 3 Hours
REL 3310 Church History I: Ancient and Medieval Eras 3 Hours
REL 3320 Church History II: Reformation and Modern Eras 3 Hours
REL 3360 Contemporary Issues in Christian Theology 3 Hours
REL 4230 Old Testament Theology 3 Hours
REL 4360 Theology and Literature 3 Hours

Choose four classes from the following: 12 Hours

PHI 2250 Applied Ethics 3 Hours
PHI 3010 History of Philosophy: Ancient 3 Hours
PHI 3020 History of Philosophy: Medieval 3 Hours
PHI 2380 Creationism and Evolution 3 Hours
PHI 3230 Comparative Philosophy 3 Hours
PHI 4070 Eastern Philosophical Traditions 3 Hours

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours

General Electives: 21 Hours (minimum)

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours

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 take REL 4015 in the fall semester before the anticipated date of graduation.