Religious Studies, B.A.

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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.

BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Prerequisites for Religion Major: 6 Hours

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: 21 Hours

Biblical Studies Elective in OT (3000 or 4000 level) 3 Hours
Biblical Studies Elective in NT (3000 or 4000 level) 3 Hours
Religion Elective 3 Hours
Religion in Society Elective 3 Hours
Religion in Society Elective 3 Hours
Theological / Historical Studies Elective 3 Hours
Theological / Historical Studies Elective 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.