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B.S. in Religion

Our Mission

The mission of the religion program is to provide students the interfaith skills and knowledge to shape their communities through understanding and compassion. With 30 major hours and only one required related class, our B.S. in Religion maximizes electives to best facilitate double majoring or adding a minor according to your specific interests and career goals.

 

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Degree Requirements

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Religion, B.S.

This degree is designed to meet the admission requirements of graduate programs in varying fields, including Religious Studies, and seminaries, by providing students with an introduction to a diverse array of religious traditions and methodologies for engaging in the comparative examination of these cultural institutions.

Faculty Mentoring and Experiential Learning

Having broad latitude in choosing courses, religion majors and minors will collaborate with their advisors in crafting their own unique area of concentration. the path of study for majors may be enhanced by an internship or service learning, and will culminate in the capstone experience with a digital portfolio detailing how their Texas 野狼社区 religion major has equipped and empowered them for their next steps after graduation.

General Education Curriculum (36)

For the full General Education Curriculum Policy and Requirements, refer to the listed in this catalog.

is acceptable for the GEC math requirement.

Some courses listed in program 鈥淢ajor Requirements鈥� or 鈥淩equired Related Courses鈥� (noted with an asterisk [*]) may be used to meet requirements in the GEC. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the GEC, may only be counted in the GEC.

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Language Literacy (12)

English (9)

Composition I3 Credits
Composition II3 Credits
one of the following courses:
Introduction to Creative Writing3 Credits
Exploring American Lit3 Credits
Exploring World Lit3 Credits
Exploring British Lit3 Credits

Speech (3)

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Fund of Speech3 Credits

Analytic Literacy (7)

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Mathematics (3)

, (if allowable by major), or any math course with or or higher as a prerequisite.

Note: is acceptable for all programs in the School of Arts and Sciences except for the programs in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics. is acceptable for all programs in the School of Education. is not acceptable for any program in the School of Business and Professional Programs.

Science (4)

Choose 1 of the following courses with accompanying lab:

Fundamentals of Science4 Credits
Contemporary Biology4 Credits
Animal Life4 Credits
Plants & Human Affairs4 Credits
Cracking the Code: A User's Guide to Human Genetics4 Credits
Introduction to Biology I4 Credits
Local Spring Flora4 Credits
Cats, Chromosomes & Codons4 Credits
Exploring Human Biology4 Credits
Introduction to Biology II4 Credits
Human Anatomy & Physiology I4 Credits
Human Anatomy & Physiology II4 Credits
Nature of Physical Science4 Credits
Physical Science & Environment4 Credits
Forensic Science I4 Credits
General Chemistry I4 Credits
General Chemistry II4 Credits
Chemistry in Context4 Credits
Introductory Astronomy4 Credits
University Physics I4 Credits
University Physics II4 Credits
Fundamentals of Physics I4 Credits

Cultural Literacy (9)

Fundamentals of Modern American History3 Credits

Choose (3) hours from one of the following:

FAR, MUS, or THA

Choose (3) hours from any of the following:

Introduction to Jewish Scriptures3 Credits
Introduction to Christian Scriptures3 Credits
Introduction to Ethics3 Credits
Introduction to Comparative Religions3 Credits
Introduction to Interfaith Leadership3 Credits

Social Literacy (8)

Basic Concepts of Wellness2 Credits

Choose any two of the following courses with at least two different academic areas represented:

Introduction to Business3 Credits
Principles of Economics I3 Credits
Personal Finance3 Credits
World Geography3 Credits
Human Geography3 Credits
The Human Experience I3 Credits
The Human Prospect3 Credits
Introduction to International Studies3 Credits
Mass Media & Society3 Credits
American Government I3 Credits
General Psychology3 Credits
Psychology of Everyday Life3 Credits
Social Justice3 Credits
Cultural Anthropology3 Credits
Intro to Sociology3 Credits
Social Problems3 Credits
Minority Groups3 Credits
Hon Sem Social Literacy3 Credits
Hon Lang/Lit Interdiscip Integrative3 Credits

Required Related Courses

English

Advanced Writing3 Credits

Major Requirements

A minimum of 30 total religion hours including the Capstone course. At least three hours must be taken at the 1000 level, and no more than six hours may be taken at that level. At least three hours must be at the 2000 level. And at least 18 hours must be taken at the 3000 level or above.听

Choose 3 or 6 hours of religion courses at 1000 level

(any more than 6 hours will count as elective)
Independent Study1 Credit
Introduction to Jewish Scriptures3 Credits
Introduction to Christian Scriptures3 Credits
Introduction to Ethics3 Credits
Introduction to Comparative Religions3 Credits
Introduction to Interfaith Leadership3 Credits
Independent Study3 Credits

Choose 3 hours from religion courses at the 2000 level

Encountering Asian Traditions3 Credits
Encountering Abrahamic Traditions3 Credits

Choose at least 18 hours of religion or religious history courses at 3000 level or above

History of England3 Credits
Era of the Crusades3 Credits
Renaissance, Reformations, & Rise of Nat3 Credits
Independent Study1 Credit
Independent Study2 Credits
Interfaith Leadership3 Credits
Interfaith Leadership3 Credits
The Buddha and His Teachings3 Credits
The Buddha and His Teachings3 Credits
Exploring Islamic Tradtions3 Credits
Exploring Islamic Traditions3 Credits
Exploring Christian Traditions3 Credits
Exploring Christian Traditions3 Credits
Exploring Jewish Traditions3 Credits
Exploring Jewish Traditions3 Credits
Exploring Daoism3 Credits
Exploring Daoism3 Credits
Independent Study3 Credits
Jesus' Life & Teachings3 Credits
Jesus' Life & Teachings3 Credits
Religion in America3 Credits
Religion in America3 Credits
Pursuing Happiness3 Credits
Pursuing Happiness3 Credits
Religion, Justice, and Human Rights3 Credits
Religion, Justice, and Human Rights3 Credits
Religion, Science and the Environment3 Credits
Religion, Science, and the Environment3 Credits
Special Topics3 Credits
Independent Study4 Credits
His of Ancient Greece & Rome3 Credits
Heresy, Witchcraft, and Popular Violence3 Credits
The Byzantines and Turks3 Credits
Independent Study1 Credit
Independent Study2 Credits
Religion & Popular Culture3 Credits
Religion & Popular Culture3 Credits
Independent Study3 Credits
Experiencing Religion Through Travel3 Credits
Internship3 Credits
Special Topics3 Credits
Independent Study4 Credits

Capstone Experience

(Must have completed 9 upper level Religion hours to take course)
Saints, Sages & Social Reformers3 Credits

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Electives

Electives will be required if the student has not met a minimum of 120 hours in the program.

Total Hours (120)

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