Concentration in Religion (1510A)

The major in religion allows students to explore religion and religious traditions form a variety of disciplinary and topical perspectives. Students are required to complete 10 courses, chosen with the help of an advisor, with a grade of C or higher:

1. Two 100-level courses. Majors are strongly encouraged to fulfill the 100-level requirement with CAS RN 103 and 104. Alternatively, they may take one course in “Religious Traditions” (CAS RN 103 or 104) and one in “Comparative Themes” (CAS RN 100, 101, 102, 106, 111, 121, or 122).
2. CAS RN 200 Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Religion, ideally taken in the sophomore year or, if the major is declared later, as soon as possible thereafter.
3. Two additional 200-level RN courses.
4. Two 300-level RN courses.
5. One course at the 400 level or above.
6. Two additional courses at the 300 level or above.

Students who have successfully completed CAS CC 101 (Core Humanities I) or CC 102 (Core Humanities II) or both may substitute one or both of these courses for the required 100-level religion course(s).

Students may, with the approval of their advisors, count toward the major a maximum of two related courses taken in other departments. Students who have completed CAS CC 101 (Core Humanities I) or CC 102 (Core Humanities II) and have applied those courses toward the required 100-level religion courses will normally not be allowed to count any additional courses from other departments toward the major.

Concentration in Anthropology and Religion (2219A)

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

Concentration in Classics and Religion (1546A)

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

Concentration in Philosophy and Religion (1520A)

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

BA/MA Concentration in Religion (1510A)

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 (1510B)

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 (1585B)

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.