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The Religious Studies major consists of 10 courses, including:
- one introductory course (selected from 10 through 99),
- four courses in a concentration to be worked out in consultation with the
student’s advisor,
- two integrative courses, 180 and 190 (it is recommended that 180 be
completed prior to the senior year),
- two elective courses, in RS, outside the concentration, and
- a senior thesis, 191.
The following concentrations are offered by way of example. Abbreviations
used in the course listings are indicated in parentheses.
- Historical Religious Traditions I, Asian (HRT I)
- Historical Religious Traditions II, Western (HRT II)
- Philosophy of Religion, Theology, and Ethics (PRT)
- Contemporary and Women’s Studies in Religion (CWS)
- Middle Eastern Studies (MES)
Other concentrations, to be determined in consultation with an advisor, can
be based on specific traditions, geographical areas, historical periods, or
philosophical themes. Language study appropriate to the specialized field and a
period of study abroad are strongly encouraged. An Interdisciplinary major in
Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS) and Religious Studies is also offered (see GWS
section of the catalog). |
