Religious Studies

Goals

To introduce students to the Catholic theological heritage and to its association with the liberal arts tradition
To examine aspects of Christian faith and values in a spirit of thoughtful freedom and academic rigor
To provide students opportunities to learn about dimensions of a Christian vision of life, including the values of moral judgment, justice, and peace
To be sensitive to religious plurality and to diversity among students
To provide preparation for students interested in careers in religious education and other church ministries.

Requirements

Core Curriculum: BA Requirements (credits)

Concentration*

RELS 104	World Religions	3
RELS 105	Introduction to the Four Gospels	3
RELS 106	Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures	3
RELS 113	The Sacraments	3
RELS 210	Jesus the Christ	3
RELS 301	Christian Morality	3
RELS 325-330	Junior Seminar	3
RELS 425	Senior Seminar	3

Select three credits from the following requirements

RELS 112	History of Christianity I	3
RELS 212	History of Christianity II	3

Select six credits from the following Biblical requirements

RELS 107	The Gospel According to Mark	3
RELS 109	The Gospel According to Matthew	3
RELS 110	The Gospel According to Luke	3
RELS 203	The Gospel According to John	3
RELS 205	Prophets of Israel	3
RELS 207	Introduction to Saint Paul	3

Select three credits from the following Moral requirements

RELS 310	Christian Marriage in the Modern World	3
RELS 315	The Gospel of Peace and Justice	3
RELS 405	Life and Death: Christian Decision-Making	3

Select 6 credits from the following Theology requirements

RELS 206	Women and Religion	3
RELS 213	History of the Catholic Church in the United States	3
RELS 215	Religion in America	3
RELS 409	Christian Mysticism	3
RELS 410	Dante’s Divine Comedy	3
RELS 431-499	Special Topics	3

Recommended

PHIL 207

Philosophy of Religion

Other Requirements

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