Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-26 Catalog Program: Religion/Ad Hoc Interdisciplinary Major

Religion/Ad Hoc Interdisciplinary Major

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: varies, depending on approved program.

The following are the partial requirements of an ad hoc interdisciplinary program in religion. The remaining requirements from the other discipline must be approved. Students should inquire with faculty advisers and departments regarding an ad hoc program.

Religion Requirements:

Course NameTermCompleted?Group Req.
  • Two introductory 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

  • Three additional units in religion (excluding REL 402 and REL 470)
  • Course requirements as specified by the related discipline:

    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: