Requirements for the major in Religion
The major consists of at least eight courses in religion. Required courses include:
- Religion 101: Introduction to the Study of Religion
- Three courses at the 200 level distributed so as to include the study of Western religions and cultures as well as Asian religions and cultures
- Religion 390: Theories of Religion
In addition, candidates for honors must register for a ninth course, advanced independent study, as part of their honors projects. (See Honors in Religion.) No more than one first-year seminar may be counted toward the major. Religion 101 should be taken by the end of the sophomore year. In order to enroll in Religion 390, a major normally will be expected to have taken four of the eight required courses. This seminar is also open to qualified nonmajors with permission of the instructor. Normally, no more than three courses taken at other colleges or universities will count toward the major.
Requirements for the Minor in Religion
A minor consists of five courses — Religion 101, three courses at the 200 level or higher (among these three electives, at least one course shall be in Western religions and cultures and one in Asian religions and cultures) and Religion 390.