2020-2021
Religion
Religion
Program Type
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Program Contact
Professor Terry Clark
Program Options
Students majoring in Religion must choose one track.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES TRACK
Core Courses
(24 hours required; select one 100 or 200-level and one 300-level course from each group)
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Biblical Studies
- REL117: Introduction to Biblical Studies (3 credit hours)
- REL231: New Testament I (3 credit hours)
- REL233: New Testament II (3 credit hours)
- REL235: Old Testament Law and History (3 credit hours)
- REL237: Old Testament Prophecy and Poetry (3 credit hours)
- REL371: Advanced Topics in New Testament Interpretation (3 credit hours)
- REL373: Advanced Topics in Old Testament Interpretation (3 credit hours)
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Cultural Historical Studies
- REL243: The Christian Heritage (3 credit hours)
- REL245: Religion and Popular Culture (3 credit hours)
- REL341: Women in the Christian Tradition (3 credit hours)
- REL345: Advanced Topics in Cultural/Historical Studies (3 credit hours)
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World Religions
- REL253: Religions of the Modern World (3 credit hours)
- REL255: Religions of the Ancient World (3 credit hours)
- REL353: Advanced Topics in World Religions (3 credit hours)
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Christian Theology
- REL257: Basic Christian Thought (3 credit hours)
- REL357: Advanced Topics in Theological Studies (3 credit hours)
Elective Courses
(6 hours required)
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Select six additional hours among 300-400 level REL courses.
MINISTRY STUDIES TRACK
Core Courses
(24 hours required)
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Biblical Studies
(select one 100 or 200-level and one 300-level course)
- REL117: Introduction to Biblical Studies (3 credit hours)
- REL231: New Testament I (3 credit hours)
- REL233: New Testament II (3 credit hours)
- REL235: Old Testament Law and History (3 credit hours)
- REL237: Old Testament Prophecy and Poetry (3 credit hours)
- REL371: Advanced Topics in New Testament Interpretation (3 credit hours)
- REL373: Advanced Topics in Old Testament Interpretation (3 credit hours)
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Cultural Historical Studies and World Religions
(select one 200-level and one 300-level course)
- REL243: The Christian Heritage (3 credit hours)
- REL245: Religion and Popular Culture (3 credit hours)
- REL253: Religions of the Modern World (3 credit hours)
- REL255: Religions of the Ancient World (3 credit hours)
- REL341: Women in the Christian Tradition (3 credit hours)
- REL345: Advanced Topics in Cultural/Historical Studies (3 credit hours)
- REL353: Advanced Topics in World Religions (3 credit hours)
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Christian Theology
- REL257: Basic Christian Thought (3 credit hours)
- REL357: Advanced Topics in Theological Studies (3 credit hours)
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Ministry Studies
(select two courses)
- REL211: Introduction to Christian Ministry (3 credit hours)
- REL213: Missional Community (3 credit hours)
- REL215: Biblical Storytelling (3 credit hours)
- REL219: Youth and Family Ministries (3 credit hours)
- REL279: Topics in Ministries Studies (3 credit hours)
Required Course Selections
(6 hours required; select one option)
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Option 1:
Select two different sections of
- REL379: Advanced Studies in Specialized Areas of Christian Ministry (3 credit hours)
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Option 2:
- REL379: Advanced Studies in Specialized Areas of Christian Ministry (3 credit hours)
- REL460: Internship (1-3 credit hours)
Core Courses
(18 hours required; select one 100 or 200-level and one 300-level course from three of the following groups)
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Biblical Studies
- REL117: Introduction to Biblical Studies (3 credit hours)
- REL231: New Testament I (3 credit hours)
- REL233: New Testament II (3 credit hours)
- REL235: Old Testament Law and History (3 credit hours)
- REL237: Old Testament Prophecy and Poetry (3 credit hours)
- REL371: Advanced Topics in New Testament Interpretation (3 credit hours)
- REL373: Advanced Topics in Old Testament Interpretation (3 credit hours)
-
Cultural Historical Studies
- REL243: The Christian Heritage (3 credit hours)
- REL245: Religion and Popular Culture (3 credit hours)
- REL341: Women in the Christian Tradition (3 credit hours)
- REL345: Advanced Topics in Cultural/Historical Studies (3 credit hours)
-
World Religions
- REL253: Religions of the Modern World (3 credit hours)
- REL255: Religions of the Ancient World (3 credit hours)
- REL353: Advanced Topics in World Religions (3 credit hours)
-
Christian Theology
- REL257: Basic Christian Thought (3 credit hours)
- REL357: Advanced Topics in Theological Studies (3 credit hours)