Concentration in Religion (1510)

Concentrators and co-concentrators must meet with the departmental Administrative Coordinator in order to choose a faculty advisor. Concentrators must consult their advisor regularly when planning their programs of study.

Requirements:
Major concentrators must complete ten courses in Religion with a grade of C or higher. These courses must include two 100-level courses, two 200-level courses, two 300-level courses, and CAS RN 495. The three additional required courses may be taken at the 200, 300, or 400 level, with no more than one at the 200 level. Concentrators are strongly encouraged to take CAS RN 103 and 104. Alternatively, they may take one course in "Religious Traditions" (CAS RN 100, 103, or 104) and one in "Comparative Themes" (CAS RN 101, 102, 106, 108, 121, or 122). Students who have successfully completed CAS CC 101 (Core Humanities I) or CAS CC 102 (Core Humanities II) or both may substitute these courses for the required 100-level Religion course(s).

Concentrators may elect either 1) a general program of study that ensures broad exposure to at least three areas of specialization, or 2) a specialized program that ensures expertise in one particular area of specialization. Students in the general program are required to take at least two courses in each of three chosen areas of specialization (as indicated below). Students in the specialized program are required to take at least five courses in their area of specialization; in addition, they must take four courses outside their chosen area: CAS RN 495 and three other courses. Major concentrators in either program may, with the approval of their advisor, count a maximum of two related courses taken in other departments toward the concentration. Students who have completed both CAS CC 101 (Core Humanities I) and CAS CC 102 (Core Humanities II) and who have applied those courses toward the required 100-level Religion courses will not normally be allowed to count any additional courses from other departments toward the concentration.

Areas of specialization are Christian studies, comparative philosophy of religion, East Asian studies, Islamic studies, Judaic studies, religion in America, religion and culture, and South Asian studies.

Concentration in Anthropology and Religion (2219)

For information about this joint concentration, see the description on the Department of Anthropology website.

Concentration in Classics and Religion (1546)

For information about this joint concentration, see the description on the Department of Classics website.

Concentration in Philosophy and Religion (1520)

For information about this joint concentration, see the description on the Department of Philosophy website.

BA/MA Concentration in Religion (1510)

The BA/MA concentration in Religion is a flexible program that can be designed to meet a broad range of intellectual and personal needs-including the needs of those students preparing for teaching careers in secondary education. The concentration consists of at least 18 courses (including CAS RN 495 for concentrators) completed with a grade of B or higher, 10 of which must be at the 500 level or above. Admission to the program is competitive and normally occurs at the beginning of the student's junior year. Students considering the program should consult with an advisor as early as possible in order to formulate an appropriate plan of study. They should also meet with the departmental Director of Undergraduate Studies to discuss the application procedure. Please refer to Special Courses and Programs under College of Arts and Sciences on this site for general information about BA/MA programs.

Minor Concentration in Religion (1510)

Six courses completed with a grade of C or higher, including one course at the 100 level and at least one but not more than two courses at the 200 level. The remaining courses must be taken at the 300 level or higher. Core Curriculum students may substitute either CAS CC 101 or CAS CC 102 for the required 100-level course. Students who take CAS RN 103 and 104 may count both of those courses toward the minor, which they would then complete with at least one but not more than two 200-level courses, and the remaining courses at the 300 level or above. All minor concentrators who do not complete both CAS RN 103 and 104 must take courses above the 100 level in at least two different religious traditions. Minor concentrators may, with the approval of their minor advisor in the Department of Religion, count one course taken in another department toward the concentration.

Minor Concentration in Judaic Studies (1585)

Students who wish to minor in Judaic studies must complete, with a grade of a C or higher, six Judaic studies courses, including RN 101 or RN 104, and at least one, but no more than two 200-level courses. The remaining three or four courses should be taken at the 300 level or higher.

The study of Hebrew is strongly encouraged. Those students who choose to complete the CAS foreign language requirement using Hebrew may receive credit for CAS LH 212 toward the minor concentration in Judaic Studies. Any student may count up to two courses in Hebrew language toward the minor, provided those courses are taken at the LH 212 level or higher.

For information about the Judaic studies program and courses which can be applied to the minor in Judaic studies, please see the Center for Judaic Studies web site.