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Apr 03, 2025
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College Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Religious Studies (B.A.)
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The Religious Studies major consists of 12 courses totaling no fewer than 40 credits. It can either be a General Religious Studies major or it can be focused upon one of five concentrations: Asian Religions, Biblical Studies, Ethics and Society, History of Christianity, and Ministry Studies.
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General Religious Studies major
Student Learning Outcomes for Religious Studies: Students will be able to: -
Describe religion with nuance and complexity. -
Analyze religious texts. -
Develop a significant research question. -
Employ effective research strategies. -
Evaluate secondary sources. -
Defend a cogent thesis. -
Construct a detailed argument. -
Write clearly and persuasively. At least one of the following:
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Religious Studies major with a concentration in Asian Religions
Student Learning Outcomes for Asian Religions concentration: Students will be able to: -
Describe the doctrines and practices of either Hinduism or Buddhism. -
Examine major historical events, persons, and movements in the histories of either Hinduism or Buddhism. -
Analyze the historical interactions of either Hinduism or Buddhism with other traditions with which they have had close contact. -
Articulate a critical appreciation for specific values, concepts, and practices of diverse religious traditions. At least one of the following:
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Religious Studies major with a concentration in Biblical Studies
Student Learning Outcomes for Biblical Studies concentration: Students will be able to: At least two of the following:
Religious Studies major with a concentration in Ethics and Society
Student Learning Outcomes for Ethics and Society concentration: Students will be able to: -
Discuss and evaluate methods of decision-making in religious ethics. -
Describe the interrelationship between social worlds and religious values. -
Apply religious values to ethical situations and social issues. At least two of the following:
Religious Studies major with a concentration in History of Christianity
Student Learning Outcomes for History of Christianity concentration: Students will be able to: -
Explain the importance of the history of Christianity. -
Describe significant social historical contexts in the development of Christianity. -
Employ multiple interpretive perspectives on a selected topic in the history of Christianity. In choosing electives, students concentrating in the History of Christianity must have at least two 200-level courses and two 300-level courses. A maximum of two approved elective courses may be selected from the list of courses offered outside the Religious Studies Department. At least three of the following:
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Religious Studies major with a concentration in Ministry Studies
Student Learning Outcomes for Ministry Studies concentration: Students will be able to: -
Analyze the doctrines and practices of Christianity within their historical, biblical and theological contexts. -
Appraise the diversity of thought and practice both within the Christian tradition and in other religious traditions. -
Apply knowledge about religious beliefs and values to particular ministry situations. At least one of the following:
At least one of the following:
Double Majors:
Students who have chosen Religious Studies as a second major may petition the Department for a two-course reduction in the major requirements, for a program of 10 courses totaling no fewer than 36 credits. Electives:
In addition to courses from within the Department to complete their major in Religious Studies, students may choose to take a maximum of two courses from these offerings in other Departments: |
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