Major Course Sequence

First Year
Fall TermWinter Term May Term
REL 1014 Intro to ReligionREL 1054 Judaeo-Christian Heritage -OR-2 May Term Religion courses will be required in a 4 year program
REL 1134 Foundations of Asian Religions 

Sophomore Year
Fall TermWinter Term May Term
REL 2024 The Bible -OR-REL 1054 Judaeo-Christian Heritage -OR-2 May Term Religion courses will be required in a 4 year program
REL 2544 Buddhist Religious Traditions-OR-REL 1134 Foundations of Asian Religions-OR-
Religion ElectiveREL 2524 Islamic Religious Traditions*

Junior Year
Fall TermWinter Term May Term
REL 2024 The Bible -OR-REL 2524 Islamic Religious Traditions-OR-2 May Term Religion courses will be required in a 4 year program
REL 2544 Buddhist Religious Traditions-OR-REL 3074 Christian Theological Reflection-OR-
Religion ElectiveReligion Elective 

Senior Year
Fall TermWinter Term May Term
REL 4014 Independent Study -OR-REL 4444 Seminar in Religious Studies2 May Term Religion courses will be required in a 4 year program
Religion Elective

*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.