Program: Religion and the Arts, B.A. - Belmont University

Apr 04, 2025

Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019

This major prepares the student to be an effective interpreter of Christianity in contemporary culture. An interdisciplinary degree that allows the student to combine the study of religion with the study of music, art, theater, dance, literature or writing, the degree creates opportunities for students to prepare for ministry in a wide variety of fields where faith intersects with culture.

BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Prerequisites for Religion Major: 6 Hours

¹ 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.

REL 1250 Introduction to New Testament and Exegetical Methods 3 Hours
REL 2350 Christian Doctrine 3 Hours ¹

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 ²

Area Emphasis: 21 Hours

REL 3380 Faith and Beauty 3 Hours
REL 3550 Faith and Popular Culture 3 Hours
REL 4390 Religion and Arts Symposium 3 Hours
REL 3440 Religion Field Experience 3 Hours

Theology and Religious Arts: 6 hours

Select 2 from the following:

REL 4380 Theology and the Arts 3 Hours
REL 4355 Theology and Worship Arts 3 Hours
REL 4360 Theology and Literature 3 Hours

OT or NT Bibilical Studies Elective (3000 or 4000 level): 3 Hours

Select 1 from the following:

REL 3210 Gender and the Bible 3 Hours
REL 3220 The Pentateuch 3 Hours
REL 3230 Psalms and Wisdom Literature 3 Hours
REL 3250 Johannine Literature 3 Hours
REL 3260 The General Epistles and Hebrews 3 Hours
REL 4220 The Prophetic Literature 3 Hours
REL 4230 Old Testament Theology 3 Hours
REL 4250 The Life and Letters of Paul 3 Hours
REL 4260 The Life of Christ 3 Hours

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours

Students must choose from one of the following minors to complete the Religion and the Arts major: English Literature, Writing, Music, Art History, Design Communications, Studio Art, Photography, Painting, Dance, Theatre and Drama, and Music Business. Please note that some minors are more than 18 hours, and should be reviewed in degree planning.

General Electives: 21 Hours (minimum)

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours

² Students take REL 4015 in the fall semester before the anticipated date of graduation.