Religious Studies (Non-Comprehensive) (BS)

18 Hours From the Following Four Areas

Distributed so that there will be at least three hours in each of the areas at the 300-level or higher*. Students pursuing a second major may be eligible to apply up to six credit hours taken in the second major towards requirements for the Religious Studies major, with advisor and department head approval.

Variable content courses (REL 397, REL 399, REL 499) may be counted where appropriate with the approval ofthe advisor and department head. A maximum of three hours of REL 499 may be applied to the major.

Three Additional Hours of 500-level Coursework:

• REL 510 - Topics in Biblical Studies **
• REL 530 - Topics in Religion and Culture **
• REL 532 - Religion, Media, and Popular Culture **
• REL 538 - History of Pentecostalism **
• REL 540 - Topics in the Religions of Asia **
• REL 550 - Topics in Religions of Europe and the Middle East **
• REL 570 - Archaeology and the Bible **
• PSY 533 - Psychological Issues in Religion **

Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of:

• REL 580 - Theories of Religion

Note:

**Courses may not be used to satisfy more than one requirement within the major.

Minor Required (or Second Major)