Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2015-2016 Course Catalog Program: Religious Studies, B.A. | |||
Religious Studies, B.A.A major in Religious Studies provides an opportunity for more extensive and intensive exploration of the Christian experience. It is also an excellent focal point for the liberal arts and can serve as a preparation for Christian service, such as Christian education, and for graduate study in Religion, Ministry, or other related disciplines. Religious Studies majors have enrolled in seminaries such as Andover-Newton Theological Seminary, Boston College, Hartford Seminary, and Yale Divinity School. Graduates have gone into ministerial roles as campus ministers, ordained hospice and hospital chaplains, and parish ministry. They also work in religious education, counseling, and social work. Program OutcomesThe student will:
Admission and Continuation RequirementsStudents are accepted as majors upon approval of the department faculty and only after completing six credits in Religious Studies with an average grade of C+ or higher in these courses. To continue as a major, a student is expected to maintain at least a C average in the major courses. Students who wish to pursue graduate degrees in Theology or Religious Studies should study at least one modern language and consider studying classical languages - Latin and Greek. |
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Degree Requirements (33 credits) | ||||
Required courses (18 credits) | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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RELS 210 - An Introduction to Christian Morality | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 201 - An Introduction to the Theological Study of the Church | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 251 - Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 254 - New Testament Gospels | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 260 - An Introduction to the Theological Study of Jesus Christ | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 499 - Coordinating Seminar | 3 Credits | |||
Electives (15 credits) strongly recommended | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
RELS 305 - Contemporary Christian Thought | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 385 - Internship | 3-6 Credits | |||
Concentrations | ||||
Theology | ||||
Electives for general interest or graduate study in Theology | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
RELS 202 - Christian Sacraments | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 266 - World Christianity | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 295 - Exploratory Independent Study | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 305 - Contemporary Christian Thought | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 313 - Mysticism: East and West | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 495 - Advanced Independent Study | 3 Credits | |||
Religion | ||||
Electives in the phenomenon of religion or comparative religion | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
RELS 240 - Religions of the East | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 241 - Religions of the West | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 242 - Religion in America | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 257 - Islam | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 258 - Religion and Race in the United States | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 260 - An Introduction to the Theological Study of Jesus Christ | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 262 - Buddhism in America | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 266 - World Christianity | 3 Credits | |||
Required supporting coursework | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
HIST 116 - Western Civilization II | 3 Credits | |||
HIST 250 - The World of Asia | 3 Credits | |||
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Religious Education | ||||
Electives in religious education in schools or churches | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
RELS 202 - Christian Sacraments | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 242 - Religion in America | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 260 - An Introduction to the Theological Study of Jesus Christ | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 305 - Contemporary Christian Thought | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 385 - Internship | 3-6 Credits | |||
RELS 386 - Internship | 3-6 Credits | |||
Required supporting coursework | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
EDUC 265 - The Elements of Teaching | 3 Credits | |||
ENGL 203 - Oral Communication | 3 Credits | |||
HDFS 250 - Ways of Studying the Developing Child | 3 Credits | |||
HDFS 450 - Cross-Cultural Studies of Children and Families | 3 Credits | |||
PSYC 220 - Child Development | 3 Credits | |||
PSYC 238 - Human Development Through the Lifespan | 3 Credits | |||
Teaching LicensureReligious Studies majors seeking teaching licensure should speak to the teacher licensure officer about specific course selection requirements. | ||||
Ministry | ||||
Electives in ministry in the church or in society | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
RELS 202 - Christian Sacraments | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 209 - Christianity and Social Justice | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 215 - Contemporary Christian Spirituality | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 260 - An Introduction to the Theological Study of Jesus Christ | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 305 - Contemporary Christian Thought | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 307 - Death | 3 Credits | |||
Required supporting coursework | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ENGL 203 - Oral Communication | 3 Credits | |||
PSYC 235 - Social Psychology | 3 Credits | |||
PSYC 238 - Human Development Through the Lifespan | 3 Credits | |||
PSYC 242 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | 3 Credits | |||
PSYC 311 - Art Therapy: An Introduction | 3 Credits | |||
SOCL 383 - Contemporary Social Theory | 3 Credits | |||
Justice and Peace | ||||
Electives in Justice and Peace studies and involvement in social ministry or public advocacy | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
RELS 205 - The Ecological Challenge | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 208 - Christian Peacemaking | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 209 - Christianity and Social Justice | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 253 - The Poor and Powerless: Prophets Yesterday and Today | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 258 - Religion and Race in the United States | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 270 - Social Justice in City of Hartford | 3 Credits | |||
Required supporting coursework | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
SOCL 217 - Racial and Ethnic Groups | 3 Credits | |||
SOCL 227 - Inequality in America | 3 Credits | |||
HIST 348 - American Society From Hiroshima to Present | 3 Credits | |||
Christian Living | ||||
Electives in Christian ethics and spirituality | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
RELS 205 - The Ecological Challenge | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 207 - Women in Christian Tradition | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 208 - Christian Peacemaking | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 209 - Christianity and Social Justice | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 215 - Contemporary Christian Spirituality | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 250 - Prayer-Ways of the Psalms | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 258 - Religion and Race in the United States | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 266 - World Christianity | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 270 - Social Justice in City of Hartford | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 301 - Moral Issues in Health Care: A Christ Perspective | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 313 - Mysticism: East and West | 3 Credits | |||
Required supporting coursework | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
PHIL 225 - Philosophy of the Human Person | 3 Credits | |||
PHIL 340 - Contemporary Ethical Problems | 3 Credits | |||
POLS 110 - How Politics Affects Your Life: An Introduction to Politics | 3 Credits | |||
POLS 125 - American Government | 3 Credits | |||
POLS 249 - International Politics | 3 Credits | |||
PSYC 238 - Human Development Through the Lifespan | 3 Credits | |||
SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits | |||
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Scripture | ||||
Electives for graduate studies in Scripture | ||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ENGL 220 - Literary Criticism | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 250 - Prayer-Ways of the Psalms | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 251 - Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 253 - The Poor and Powerless: Prophets Yesterday and Today | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 254 - New Testament Gospels | 3 Credits | |||
RELS 255 - Saint Paul and the Apostolic Church | 3 Credits | |||
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