Religion Major Course Sequence

First Year

Fall Term

  • REL 1014 Intro to Religion

Winter Term

  • REL 1054 Judaeo-Christian Heritage -OR-
  • REL 1134 Foundations of Asian Religions

May Term

  • 2 May Term Religion courses will be required in a 4 year program

Second Year

Fall Term

  • REL 2024 The Bible -OR-
  • REL 2544 Buddhist Religious Traditions* -OR-
  • Religion Elective

Winter Term

  • REL 1054 Judaeo-Christian Heritage -OR-
  • REL 1134 Foundations of Asian Religions-OR-
  • REL 2524 Islamic Religious Traditions*

May Term

  • 2 May Term Religion courses will be required in a 4 year program

Third Year

Fall Term

  • REL 2024 The Bible -OR-
  • REL 2544 Buddhist Religious Traditions* -OR-
  • Religion Elective

Winter Term

  • REL 2524 Islamic Religious Traditions* -OR-
  • REL 3074 Christian Theological Reflection* -OR-
  • Religion Elective

May Term

  • 2 May Term Religion courses will be required in a 4 year program

Fourth Year

Fall Term

  • REL 4014 Independent Study -OR-
  • Religion Elective

Winter Term

  • REL 4444 Seminar in Religious Studies

May Term

  • 2 May Term Religion courses will be required in a 4 year program

*Indicates religion elective. 5 electives are required for the major

Special Requirements Concerning This Major: A reading knowledge in a foreign language (Chinese, French, German, Spanish) is recommended to students bound for Graduate study in Religion. In addition, it is strongly recommended to take courses in the Philosophy program.

Note — May Term Religion courses are rotated: REL 3024 The Synoptic Gospels; REL 3454 The Gospel of John; REL 2324 Journey Through the Bible (travel trip to Israel); REL 2294 Special Topics in Religion.