Philosophy & Religion: Religion
The academic study of religion explores how religion shapes culture, instills values, and drives human action. Students concentrating in Religion develop skills in critical thinking, intercultural knowledge, research, and oral and written communication in order to navigate skillfully in our culturally pluralistic, diverse world.
Course requirements for the B.A. in Philosophy and Religion, concentration in Religion
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Course Requirements |
Credit Hours |
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REL 101. Religions of the World (offered each semester) |
3 |
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REL 200. Exploring Religion (offered each year) |
3 |
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Capstone. Choose one of the following: |
3 |
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REL 410. Dharma/Adharma: Hindu Ethical Reasoning |
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REL 425. Religion and Medicine, East and West |
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REl 440. Topics in Religion in America |
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REL 450. Religion and Society |
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REL 460. Topics in Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Literature |
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REL 488. Buddhism in the Modern World |
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Track Requirements |
12 |
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Choose four courses from one track. This will be your home track. |
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Breadth Requirements |
12 |
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Choose four additional courses: at least one from each of the other tracks. None of these can be cross-listed in your home track. |
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Total: 33 |
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Courses
Please consult your Religion adviser with any questions about courses and requirements.
Track 1: Eastern Traditions
HUM 252. Global Cultures (when topic is Gandhi, Non-violence and Global Transformation)
REL 288. Introduction to Buddhism
REL 310. (Re)thinking Order and Chaos: An Introduction to Hinduism
REL 313. Classical Chinese Thought
REL 314. Gandhi and the Other 9/11
REL 317. Introduction to Daoism
REL 323. Comparative Ethics East and West
REL 386. Topics in Buddhist Studies
REL 387. Buddhist Literature and Liberation
REL 388. Tibetan Buddhism
REL 410. Dharma/Adharma: Hindu Ethical Reasoning*
REL 425. Religion and Medicine, East and West*
REL 488. Buddhism in the Modern World*
Track 2: Western Traditions
HUM 252. Global Cultures (when topic is Islamic Civilization)
REL 201. Introduction to Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
REL 202. Introduction to New Testament
REL 210. Religion in America
REL 240. Jesus and the Moral Life
REL 250. Islamic Religious Traditions
REL 306. Women and Gender in Islam
REL 309. Jihad in Islamic Traditions
REL 320. Judaism
REL 323. Comparative Ethics East and West
REL 324. Latin American Christianity
REL 325. Catholicism in the Modern World
REL 330. Religions of Africa and the African Diaspora
REL 332. Born Again Religion
REL 334. New Religious Movements
REL 336. African-American Religion
REL 340. Introduction to Christianity
REL 342. The Historical Jesus Quest
REL 343. Paul and the Origins of Christianity
REL 348. Christianity in Global Context
REL 350. Islamic Law and Society
REL 360. History of Christian Thought
REL/HIST 362. Introduction to U.S. Religious History
REL/IA 363. Apocalypticism, Religious Terrorism and Peace
REL/PHIL 375. The 19th Century: Age of Ideology
REL 380. Contemporary Theologies
REL 440. Topics in Religion in America*
REL 460. Topics in Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Literature*
Track 3: Biblical Studies and Theology
REL 102. God, Meaning and Morality
REL 201. Introduction to Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
REL 202. Introduction to New Testament
REL/PHIL 218. Philosophy of Religion
REL 325. Catholicism in the Modern World
REL 333. Angels, Demons, and Dreams in Early Judaism and Christianity
REL 340. Introduction to Christianity
REL 341. Early Christian Gospels: Origins, History, and Conflict
REL 342. The Historical Jesus Quest
REL 343. Paul and the Origins of Christianity
REL 360. History of Christian Thought
REL/ENVT 366. Religion, Animals, and the Environment
REL/PHIL 375. The 19th Century: Age of Ideology
REL/PHIL 377. Hermeneutics
REL 380. Contemporary Theologies
REL 460. Topics in Ancient Jewish and Early Christian Literature*
Track 4: Religion and Society
HUM 252. Global Cultures (when topic is Gandhi, Non-violence and Global Transformation)
REL 210. Religion in America
REL 280. Religion and Science
REL 306. Women and Gender in Islam
REL 310. (Re)thinking Order and Chaos: An Introduction to Hinduism
REL 315. Women and Religion
REL/SOCI 322. Sociology of Religion
REL 324. Latin American Christianity
REL 330. Religions of Africa and the African Diaspora
REL 332. Born Again Religion
REL 334. New Religious Movements
REL 336. African-American Religion
REL 348. Christianity in Global Context
REL/IA 363. Apocalypticism, Religious Terrorism and Peace
REL 365. Religion and Film
REL 366. Religion, Animals, and the Environment
REL 371. Religion and Disability
REL 383. The Global Refugee Crisis and Religion
REL 388. Tibetan Buddhism
REL 410. Dharma/Adharma: Hindu Ethical Reasoning*
REL 425. Religion and Medicine, East and West*
REL 450. Religion and Society*
REL 488. Buddhism in the Modern World*
*A 400-level (capstone) course may occasionally be designated for an alternative track, chosen in consultation with one's adviser.
