20-21 Undergraduate Catalog

BA in Religion

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Arts BA degree program in Religion prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program enables students to study major religious traditions with critical insight into fundamental tenets and allows a deeper investigation of a broad spectrum of the world's religions and their historical impact. Students develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge in religion.

Degree Requirements

  • A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above within the area of study.

Credit Distribution

Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)

II. Area of Study (33 Credits)

A. Required Courses (6 Credits)

REL-405World Religions: Exploring Diversity

3

PHI-370Philosophy of Religion

3

B. Religion Electives (24 Credits)

For other course options, please contact an advisor.

C. Capstone

LIB-495Liberal Arts Capstone

3

III. Electives (27 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

Total Credit Hours: 120

*TRSFR REQ - These courses are not offered by TESU. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. 

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Religion program will be able to:

  • discuss the basic concepts and methods of the study of religion in an academic context;
  • demonstrate the historical, textual, artistic, ritual, ethical, and experiential dimensions of major religions in the East and West;
  • analyze the power of religion both to unify society and to disrupt and divide it; and
  • demonstrate knowledge of areas of similarity in religions and potential points of cooperation among them in a shrinking global context.