ASH
Arts and Sciences Hall (ASH)
University of Nebraska at Omaha
UNO Religious Studies Program

ASH Suite 205
Omaha, NE 68182-0265
Phone: 402.554.2628
Fax: 402.554.3296


Degree Programs Offered by
The UNO Religious Studies Program



The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion. The department does not offer a master's degree.  The general BA Requirements are required for Religion majors.

Religious Studies

In addition to the general requirements for the B.A. degree, a major in religion consists of a minimum of 27 credit hours of religion, of which at least 18 hours must be in upper division courses.

Department Requirements for all Religious Studies Majors
30 credit hours in religion (18 hours at upper division)

The following courses are required:

Introduction to World Religions (1010)
Old Testament/Hebrew Bible  (2150)
New Testament (2160)
Senior Seminar in Religion (4010) [third writing course]

ONE of the following is also required:

Native American Religions (3020)
Shamanism (3030)
Religions of the East (3050)
Islam (3200)
The Buddhist Tradition (4020)

A minor in Religious Studies: 18 hours, nine hours of which must be upper division (3000 or higher) religion courses. RELI 1010 is strongly recommended for the minor in religion.

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