RELIGIOUS STUDIES CORE

Take the following courses:

RL-110  What Is Religion

This course serves as an introduction to religious studies. It engages some of the most important questions which preoccupy students of world religions. How do religions work? What kinds of issues does religion address?

4 CreditsH,CW 

RL-123 Global Religions Today

This class looks at how global religions engage with contemporary challenges and issues. We will discuss scriptures, rituals, and current events primarily based on sources within each tradition.

4 CreditsH,I,CS,SW-GEPre-Req or Co-Req: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109.


Take one of the following courses:

RL-131  Old Testament As History and Literature

An introduction to the historical-critical reading of the Old Testament against the background of the history, politics, religion, literature, and culture of the ancient Middle East. This course studies how these Israelites texts were written and how their literary qualities shape their religious meanings.

4 CreditsH,I 

RL-132  New Testament As History and Literature

An introduction to the historical-critical reading of the New Testament against the background of the history, politics, religion, literature, and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world. This course studies how these early Christian texts were written and how their literary qualities shape their religious meanings.

4 CreditsH 


Take 9 credits from the Religion Department; 6 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level.


Secondary Emphasis Credit Total = 18

Six credits must be at the 300/400-level.  Any course exception must be approved by the advisor and/or department chair.