Major in the Study of Religion
Students select their courses with the help of a program advisor.
Lower-level Requirements
Students must complete 12 credits at the lower level:
- AMNE_V 160 (previously RELG_V 101) (3) and ASIA_V 110 (3)
- RGST_V 200 (3) Introduction to the Study of Religion
- One additional 3-credit course from list of approved 100-200 level courses which may include relevant languages. 1
1 Students are encouraged to pursue language study appropriate and necessary to their area of interest, in conversation with their academic advisor.
Upper-level Requirements
Students must complete 30 credits at the upper level:
- RGST_V 300 (3) Theory and Method in the Study of Religion
- RGST_V 400 (3) Advanced Seminar in the Study of Religion
- 6 credits in Area A (Religion in the Contemporary World)
- 6 credits in Area B (Religious Cultures and Expressions)
- 6 credits in Area C (Religious Histories)
- 3 credits in Area D (Theory and Method)
- 3 additional credits in any of the four Areas
For a list of approved courses in each of the four program Areas, please click here.