The Religious Studies Major provides the student with proficiency in four categories: biblical studies, systematic theology, practical theology/religion and culture, and religious ethics.
Required Courses for a Major in Religious Studies
Prerequisite for all Majors
(Please note credit hours for RST-105 are not included toward the 33 hours for the major.)
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
Biblical Studies
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6
Systematic Theology
One of the following:
Course Code
Title
Credits
3.00
3.00
Sub-Total Credits
3
Practical Theology
One of the following:
Course Code
Title
Credits
3.00
3.00
Sub-Total Credits
3
Religion and Culture
One of the following:
Course Code
Title
Credits
3.00
3.00
3.00
Sub-Total Credits
3
Religious Ethics
Course Code
Title
Credits
3.00
Sub-Total Credits
3
Electives
Any four other courses at the 300/400 level from the departmental offerings.
Course Code
Title
Credits
12
Sub-Total Credits
12
Total Credits
34
Course Sequencing
Four Year Plan
Below is a sample Program of Study for Religious Studies Major in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business. Students should select courses with the assistance of the program coordinator. (See course descriptions for a list of required courses and description of course and program options.)
Course Code
Title
Credits
3.00
Sub-Total Credits
11
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
15