Religious and Theological Studies (B.A.)

Students majoring in Religious and Theological Studies complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree, including 41–44 credits of core courses and 30 credits (10 courses) in their major. Requirements include the following:

Students will craft their individual program of study in consultation with the department chair or another advisor from the department. Senior Religious and Theological Studies majors will, under the direction of a member of the department, engage in scholarly research and the development of a major thesis paper. This course is listed as Guided Research Capstone Experience (RTS-451 The Capstone Experience). 

Concentrations

Both majors and minors may, but need not, choose to build their program of study around a particular area by focusing their elective courses in specific ways. The department suggests the following possible concentrations. The student would select four courses (12 credits) from any given area.

• World Religions 
• Ethics 
• Scripture 
• Christian Theology 

Note: At times Special Topics Courses (RTS-399 Special Topics) or Independent Study Courses (RTS-499 Independent Study) may appropriately fall under a particular concentration as well.

World Religions Concentration Requirements

Ethics Concentration Requirements

Scripture Concentration Requirements

Christian Theology Concentration Requirements

Degree Plan for Religious and Theological Studies (B.A.)

¹

This weekend workshop may be taken in either the fall or spring semester of sophomore year.