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Religious Studies Degree Requirements
Major
To major in religious studies a student must:
- Complete not less than 24 semester hours in religious studies, including not less than 20 in courses numbered 200 or above
- Have a gradepoint average exceeding 2.0 in all religious studies courses numbered 200 or above
- Select a member of the religious studies faculty as an academic advisor in order to plan the choice and sequence of religious studies courses
- Complete the all-University course requirements and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences course requirements.
however, are urged to fulfill the B.A. requirements.
Minor
To minor in religious studies a student must:- Complete not less than 15 semester hours in religious studies
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all religious studies courses
- Complete the following courses:
RLS 101 Introduction to Religious Studies
RLS 331 and RLS 332 Religions of the World
(One of the following: RLS 300 Old Testament, RLS 302 New Testament,
RLS 308 Christian Beliefs and Teachings)
An elective - Select a member of the religious studies faculty as an academic advisor in order to plan a coherent structured course of study developed according to the needs and interests of the student