B.A. Degree Requirements
General Major (24 credit hours):
Three required courses:
1 prerequisite course (choice of either RELG 101 or RELG 120)
1 required theory course (RELG 390 Theories of Religion)
1 capstone course (RELG 488 Perspectives in Religious Studies)
And an array of 6 additional courses of your choice (18 hours) distributed as follows:
2 introductory level courses (200 level);
2 intermediate level courses (300 level);
2 advanced courses (400 level). (Students may substitute 400 level courses for their 300 level requirements with advisor
approval.)
Minimum grade: For courses to count toward degree requirements, a grade of C or higher must be earned.
Intensive Major (30 credit hours):
• all general major requirements as indicated above
• RELG 498 Senior Project (details & instructions)
• 1additional course
(WITH ADVISOR APPROVAL the intensive major may substitute a course from another department
that directly relates to the research. It must be from: Languages (beyond the general
requirements); Classics; Philosophy; History; or Anthropology.
Minimum grade: For courses to count toward the Intensive Major, a grade of B or higher
must be earned.
B.A. with Distinction:
Students who fulfill the requirements for an intensive major and graduate with a minimum
GPA of 3.75 in major courses and 3.5 overall will be awarded their degree "With Distinction
in Religious Studies" upon graduation.