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 of the 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)