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, 400, 500, 560. [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, 265, 280, 335, 550, 580.
- Core courses in Buddhism: 215, 216, 420, 510.
- Participation in the department colloquium as part of the Senior Experience
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.
