Religion
An 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 | ||