The Department of Religion provides an informed understanding of various aspects of religious traditions. The Area of Religion nurtures an informed, rich, and committed interest in Biblical teachings and theology. The program enables students to have the preparation needed for advanced study in a seminary or divinity school. The program familiarizes students with cultural relativism of various religious theologies. Students completing the major will be prepared for entry into seminary, graduate study or the profession of ministry.
RELIGION DEGREE PLAN
AREA, COURSE CODE AND NUMBER
COURSE NAME
CREDIT HOURS
General Core Education Requirements
See separate degree plan
44
Institutional Requirements
See separate degree plan
15
Religion Required Courses
51
Electives
15
RELI 1312
Comparative World Religion
RELI 1313
Survey of the Old Testament
RELI 1324
Survey of the New Testament
RELI 2317
Church History
RELI 2318
Life & Thought of Martin Luther King
RELI 2325
Fundamentals of Morals & Ethics
RELI 3311
African American Religious Thought
RELI 3347
Life and Teaching of Jesus
RELI 3312
Philosophy of Religion
RELI 3323
Sociology of Religion
RELI 4318
Biblical Theology
RELI 4322
Christian Ministry Seminar
RELI 4329
Advanced Theology
ENGL 2301
Creative Writing
ENGL 3307
Advanced Composition
SPAN 2301
Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 2302
Intermediate Spanish I
Electives
3000 and 4000 Levels
15
Total
125
