Required for the Religious Studies Major
The major in religious studies comprises 9 courses.
Religious Studies 100: Introduction to Religious Studies and Religious Studies 600: Seminar on Methodology are taken by all majors.
Four courses from the core offerings must be taken, two in one tradition, and two in a second tradition.
Core courses in Christianity: 260, 270, 275, 375, 400, 500. [Note: Either 260 or 270 must be taken by majors and minors choosing Christianity as one of their core traditions]
Core courses in Islam: 240, 250, 280, 335, 550.
Core courses in Buddhism: 220, 420, 510.
The remaining three courses required for the major are completed through elective courses and/or additional course work in the core offerings.
Although tutorials and independent studies are not required, advanced majors are encouraged to discuss with their advisor the possibility of doing a tutorial or independent study in an area of particular interest to them.
Required for the Religious Studies Minor
The minor in religious studies is intended to enable students in related fields to concentrate on the religious tradition connected to their area of interest. Requiring both the introductory course and at least one course outside that tradition ensures that religious studies minors will also develop some expertise in the overall study of religion. The minor requires a minimum of five courses (30 units), to include:
1. Religious Studies 100: Introduction to Religious Studies
2. Two courses (12 units) in one of the following areas: Buddhism, Islam, Christianity
3. A seminar-level course (6 units)
4. One additional six-unit course outside the chosen area
A C average in the minor is also required.