• REL 109: Introduction to World Religions I (4)
• REL 110: Introduction to World Religions II (4)
• REL 117: Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (4)
• REL 118: Introduction to the New Testament (4)
• REL 155: Chaplaincy Studies I (2)
• REL 160: New Religious Movements (4)
  Also listed and described as HIST 160.
• REL 197F: First-Year Seminar - M3 - Mystics and Mavericks Medieval (4)
• REL 212: Christian Traditions (4)
• REL 215: Women in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (4)
• REL 217: Islamic Traditions (4)
• REL 218: Buddhist Traditions (4)
• REL 219: Jewish Traditions (4)
• REL 221: Women's Spiritual Autobiography (4)
• REL 223: Women in Buddhism (4)
• REL 224: Women in Early Christianity (4)
• REL 248: Death and Dying (4)
• REL 255: Chaplaincy Studies II (2)
• REL 267: American Religion to 1860 (4)
  Also listed and described as HIST 267S.
• REL 268: American Religion 1860-2000 (4)
  Also listed and described as HIST 268S.
• REL 272: Philosophy of Religion (4)
  Also listed and described as PHIL 272.
• REL 290: Independent Study (2 or 4)
• REL 318: Sexual Ethics (4)
• REL 320: Sexualities and Theologies (4)
• REL 340: Theories and Methods of Religious Studies (4)
• REL 390: Independent Study (2 or 4)
• REL 399: Internship (4)
• REL 470: Senior Seminar in Religious Studies (4)
• REL 490: Senior Honors Thesis (4, 4)

Requirements for a Major in Religious Studies:
At least 10 courses (40 credits)

• REL 109: Introduction to World Religions I (4)
• REL 110: Introduction to World Religions II (4)
• REL 117: Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (4) or
  REL 118: Introduction to the New Testament (4)
• One of the following:
  REL 212: Christian Traditions (4)
  REL 217: Islamic Traditions (4)
  REL 218: Buddhist Traditions (4)
  REL 219: Jewish Traditions (4)
  REL 250: Special Topic - Hindu Traditions (4)
• REL 340: Theories and Methods of Religious Studies (4)
• REL 470: Senior Seminar (4)
• Four cognate courses from the offerings in the department of concentration (at least three from the 200 or 300 level offerings) (4). Allied departments and disciplines for concentration include: art, classical studies, English, history, pastoral studies, philosophy, sociology, or women's studies. Students should work with their religious studies advisors to select well-rounded and compatible concentration courses.
• Electives that meet the pastoral studies concentration are REL 155, REL 221, REL 224, REL 248, REL 255, and REL 320.
  

Seminary Preparation:

The best training for seminary is a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum and need not necessarily feature a major or minor in religion. The major is designed, however, to lead easily to seminary or graduate school in religion studies. Religion majors planning toward divinity school or seminary might focus their 200-level electives in Christianity and Judaism (REL 212, REL 219, REL 221, REL 224, or REL 248) or might consider a pastoral studies concentration. Pastoral studies, however, is not required for those preparing for the ministry. Non-majors should consider taking REL 109, REL 212, REL 219, REL 221, and REL 248. Overall, the best seminary preparation will inevitably include good skills in writing, literary/textual analysis, history, and oral presentation.

Requirements for a Minor in Religious Studies:
6 courses (24 credits)

• REL 109: Introduction to World Religions I (4)
• REL 110: Introduction to World Religions II (4)
• REL 117: Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (4) or
  REL 118: Introduction to the New Testament (4)
• One of the following:
  REL 212: Christian Traditions (4)
  REL 217: Islamic Traditions (4)
  REL 218: Buddhist Traditions (4)
  REL 219: Jewish Traditions (4)
  REL 250: Special Topic - Hindu Traditions (4)
• REL 340: Theories and Methods of Religious Studies (taken during junior or senior year) (4)
• REL 470: Senior Seminar (4)

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