Program Requirements
About the Major
The religion program’s curriculum is designed to enable students to:
- Interpret sacred texts
- Develop a critical appreciation for religious traditions, with emphasis upon their origins, development and diversity
- Integrate the intellectual, moral and spiritual dimensions of life
Coursework also emphasizes the development of analytical thinking skills and effective writing. The religion major requires 27 semester credit hours. View all major requirements and course descriptions.
About the Minor
A minor in religion consists of 15 semester credit hours. View all minor requirements and course descriptions.
Departmental Honors
Majors may attain departmental honors by fulfilling the following requirements:
- Attain a GPA of 3.75 or above in the major
- Complete the research and writing of a thesis under the direction of a religion faculty member and have the thesis judged by a committee of the religion faculty (if the thesis merits recognition, three hours credit may be given for REL 420)
- Pass an oral examination by a committee of at least three religion faculty members