World Religions Major B.A.
- 课程 across Judaism, early Christianity, Greek and Roman religions, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism
- Preparation for careers in journalism, 政治, business and non-profits
- Preparation for graduate school
- Department honors thesis option
主代码BA5215
联系人: Dr. 布莱恩•柯林斯
项目概述
Religious texts, beliefs, and practices are central to being human, as is conflict over religion. World religions majors acquire both a theoretical knowledge of the components and dynamics of religions and a specific knowledge of religious ideas and practices.
课程 cover Judaism, early Christianity, Greek and Roman religions, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Each student chooses an area of specialization, and learns a foreign language connected with that specialization.
Students in the world religions major have also majored in English, history, and sociology. World religions majors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher can complete a departmental honors thesis in one or two terms for 3-6 credit hours in addition to the regular requirements for the major. Preapproved application and interview required.
职业生涯 and 研究生院
The demand for people knowledgeable in the religions of this increasingly smaller globe is growing, and the United States is also becoming increasingly diverse religiously. Expertise in the study of a number of religious traditions benefits students preparing for careers in journalism, 政治, 和业务. It can also be part of one’s preparation for leadership in religious communities. Often pre-professionals are encouraged to pursue a broad liberal arts education in which world religions may be a significant component. 课程 in world religions are also of interest to many graduate programs. Our graduates have gone on to further study in religious studies and theology graduate programs. 在学术界, World Religions graduates have gone on to work abroad in the Peace Corps and for NGOs; others have become counselors and therapists; others have entered into business careers and work in government.
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入学s Information
Freshman/First-Year 入学: No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy: No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer 入学: No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
学位要求
University-wide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all University-wide graduation requirements.
College-Level Requirements for the College of Arts & 科学
View the College-Level Requirements for the College of Arts & 科学.
World Religions Core 课程
Complete 35 semester credit hours of classics and world religions coursework, including all the requirements below.
圣经研究
Complete one of the following courses:
- CARS 3000 - The Hebrew Bible (Christian Old Testament, Jewish Tanakh) 学分: 3
- CARS 3010 - New Testament 学分: 3
主要的传统
Complete two of the following courses:
- CARS 3020 - Introduction to Islam 学分: 3
- 3100年-印度教 学分: 3
- 汽车3110 -佛教 学分: 3
理论
Complete one of the following courses:
- CARS 3240 - Theories of Religion 学分: 3
- CARS 3250 - Contemporary Religious Thought 学分: 3
- CARS 3260 - Myth, Ritual, and Symbolism 学分: 3
宗教研究 Electives
Complete 21 hours from any CARS, CLAR, CLAS, and CLWR courses (not CLAS 2110 or CLWR 4931H).
Colloquium in 经典 and 宗教研究
Complete 2 hours of CLAS 3800.
- CARS 3800 - Colloquium in 经典 and 宗教研究 学分: 1
高级荣誉论文
Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher will have the option of researching and writing a senior honors thesis.