Religion

program available on-campusAn area of concentration in Religion allows you to study the nature of religious beliefs and traditions from an academic perspective. You can select coursework from a variety of different religious traditions, including the impact of religion on literature, media, ethics, and gender roles.

Concentration Requirements 30 hours 
Courses from the Department of Religion (RELI) 30 hours 
Secondary Field I 12 hours
Must include courses from the same subject
Secondary Field II 12  hours
Must include courses from the same subject
Electives 26 hours
May include any excess hours in general education, concentration or secondary fields. The number of elective hours may vary but total degree must comprise 120 hours.
University General Education 40 hours
Learn more about general education requirements
TOTAL DEGREE 120 hours

An optional Allied Field of up to 9 hours may be taken from the Department of Philosophy (PHIL) or from the list below. If you choose courses from the list below, up to 9 hours must come from the list.

  • BLST 2730 Religion & Theology in Afro-America
  • HIST 2190 History of the Middle East
  • HIST 4720 The Holocaust
  • PHIL 3200 Philosophy of Religion
  • SOC 4850 Sociology of Religion
Students with an area of concentration in Religion may find careers in:
♦ Social/Human Services       ♦ Counseling
♦ Religious or Nonprofit Organizations ♦ Government
♦ Retirement Facilities ♦ Youth Programs
♦ Corrections ♦ Education
♦ Journalism ♦ Public Relations
♦ Within Particular Religious Ministries