Bachelors of Arts in Religious Studies
Students in this program take classes in Biblical, historical, and theological studies as well as religion and society, philosophy, and ethics. Students will:
• Build a foundation for pastoral ministry.
• Become aware of religious experience and expression.
• Learn about Christian beliefs and heritage.
• Engage with Scripture.
• Become informed on the role of religion in society.
• Be prepared for graduate studies in religion and
theology.
This major prepares students who want to become religion teachers or who would like to work in pastoral ministry. It can also provide a good foundation for those going into medicine, dentistry, other health professions, anthropology, journalism, or philosophy.
Course Requirements
Religious Studies Major
Required: 64 units, as follows: | ||
The following RELB courses: | ||
RELB 104 | Jesus and the Gospels | 4 |
RELB 206 | Sacred Texts: The Old Testament Scriptures | 4 |
RELB 207 | Sacred Texts: The New Testament Scriptures | 4 |
Plus, choice of: | ||
RELB 409 | Sacred Texts: Theory and Practice of Biblical Interpretations | |
or RELG 306 | Sacred Texts: The Literature of the World's Religions | |
The following RELE courses: | ||
RELE 205 | Biblical Ethics in the Modern World | |
Plus, choice of: | ||
RELE 447 | Religion and Society | |
or RELE 454 | Applied Ethics and Social Issues | |
or RELE 448 | Christian Professional Business Ethics | |
or RELE 405 | Moral Philosophy | |
Plus, choice of: | ||
RELE 457 | Religion and Gender | |
or RELE 455 | Christian Understanding of Sexuality | |
or RELE 459 | Issues in Religious Ethics | |
The following RELG courses: | ||
RELG 235 | Introduction to Religious Studies | |
Plus, choice of: | ||
RELG 237 | World Religions | |
or RELG 327 | Asian Philosophical Tradition | |
RELG 267 | Religious | |
Minor in Religious Studies
Religious Studies Minor
Required: 32 units (16 upper division), | ||
RELB 104 | Jesus and the Gospels | (4) |
RELB 206 | Sacred Texts: The Old Testament Scriptures | (4) |
RELB 207 | Sacred Texts: The New Testament Scriptures | (4) |
RELG 235 | Introduction to Religious Studies | (4) |
Choice of: | ||
RELE 447 | Religion and Society | (4) |
or RELE 454 | Applied Ethics and Social Issues | (2-4) |
or RELE 448 | Christian Professional and Business Ethics | (4) |
or RELE 405 | Moral Philosophy | (3-4) |
Choice of: | ||
RELH 483 | History of Seventh-day Adventism | (3-4) |
or RELH 445 | History of Christianity I: Formation | (4) |
or RELH 446 | History of Christianity II: Reformation | (4) |
or RELH 447 | History of Christianity III: Transformation | (4) |
or RELH 495 | Reformation Lands Tour | (3-4) |
Choice of: | ||
RELT 255 | Theology I: Faith Seeking Understanding | (4) |
or RELT 435 | Christian Understanding of God and Humankind | (4) |
Choice of: | ||
RELT 355 | Theology II: God and Creation | (4) |
or RELT 436 | Philosophy of Religion | (4) |
Choice of: | ||
RELT 455 | Theology III: Reconciliation and Consummation | (4) |
or RELT 434 | Dimensions of Salvation | (4) |
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