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Degree Requirements










Degree requirements


The major consists of 10 courses:
The first-year theology core course: RSRU 1000-Faith and Critical Reason
A second-year theology core course on a religious scripture or scriptures
A course in theology or ethics/social teachings
A course in the history of a religion
A course on religion in culture, society, or the political order
A core values seminar related to religious studies
7-10. Any four electives from the religious studies program offerings
Note: Among courses 2-10, at least one must have as a major focus a religion or religions other than Christianity. Students may double-count two approved religious studies courses toward the religious studies major and toward a second major, as long as at least 18 different courses are taken to complete both majors.


The minor consists of 6 courses:
The first-year theology core course, RSRU 1000-Faith and Critical Reason.
A second-year theology core course on a religious scripture or scriptures.
3-6. Any four electives from the religious studies program offerings.
Note: Among courses 2-6, at least one must have as a major focus a religion or religions other than Christianity. Students may double-count approved religious studies courses toward the religious studies minor and toward another major, as long as at least 14 different courses are taken to complete the major and minor.


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