Religion, B.A.
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The Bachelor of Arts in Religion prepares students to explore questions of faith, meaning, ethics, and human experience through the academic study of religion. Working closely with a faculty mentor, students design an individualized course of study centered on a particular question, tradition, or area of interest while examining religious thought within historical, cultural, and contemporary contexts. The curriculum combines core coursework in the history of Christianity and the academic study of religion with complementary study in philosophy, encouraging students to think critically across disciplines. Throughout the program, students maintain a professional ePortfolio documenting their intellectual growth and complete an independent research project that reflects their academic interests and prepares them for graduate study or careers in ministry, education, public service, nonprofit leadership, and related fields.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of a degree in Religion, students will:
- Identify key themes, traditions, influential thinkers, and major debates in the academic study of religion.
- Evaluate and engage scholarly literature within a focused area of religious inquiry.
- Conduct sustained research culminating in a thesis or other significant scholarly project.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED CORE (12 credits)
RS 275 - History of Christianity
RS 283 - Religion and Society
RS 393 - Final Project I
RS 394 - Final Project II
FLEXIBLE CORE (24 credits)
Select five (15 credits): Religion (RS) courses
Select three (9 credits): Philosophy (PH) courses