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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-26 Catalog Program: Religion

Religion

(Religion major requirements are listed below. Follow this link for the Religion Minor requirements.)

Students must complete all of the following requirements to graduate with a bachelor of arts in this program. Some courses may apply toward multiple requirements.

College Requirements:

Degree Requirements 

Students are required to complete all standard college requirements.

Major Requirements:

Total major units: 10

Seven Units of Religion, Including:

Course NameTermCompleted?Group Req.
  • Two units at the 100 level in different religious traditions.
    • REL 201 - Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion

    Prerequisite(s): HUM 110 and at least one 100-level religion course

  • Four additional units in a minimum of two different religious traditions
    ⇒A minimum of three at the 300 level or higher (excluding 402 and 470)

    • One Unit of Junior Year Requirements:

    Course NameTermCompleted?Group Req.
    REL 402 - The Junior Seminar in Religion

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, REL 201, and three additional courses in religion

  • Junior qualifying examination

    • Two units of Thesis

    Course NameTermCompleted?Group Req.
    REL 470 - Thesis

    Recommended, but Not Required:

    The department recommends students study the sacred or scriptural language of a religion in which they are especially interested.

    Notes:





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