Religious Studies Major Requirements
In consultation with faculty in Religious Studies, students will design a course of study in Religious Studies for a minimum of 35 credits, including a 3-credit senior project (RELS 490). At least 3 courses need to be taken at the 200 level or above and at least 2 courses need to be taken at the 300 level or above. With permission from RELS faculty, courses from other disciplines, internships, directed studies, and independent studies can be built into the major.
Religious Studies Degree Pathway
Recommended Sequence:
Students are strongly encouraged to take at least two of the survey courses (100 level) with two different instructors early in their college careers, certainly by the end of the sophomore year.
First Year
Fall
| | Any 100 level religious studies course (RELS) | |
Winter
Spring
| | Any 100 level religious studies course (RELS) | |
Second Year
Fall
| | Any 200 level religious studies course (RELS) | |
| | Electives (RELS or other) | |
Winter
| | Electives (RELS or other) | |
Spring
| | Any 200 level religious studies course (RELS) | |
Third Year
Fall
| | Any 300 level religious studies course (RELS) | |
Spring
| | Any 300 level religious studies course (RELS) | |
Fourth Year
Fall
Spring
| | Any additional courses or internship | |