The major in Religious Studies offers students a strong liberal arts
education and a thorough grounding in the field of religion. Students
are encouraged to choose a particular area of concentration: Biblical,
Historical, or Morality/Spirituality; and to complement the major with
at least a minor in another discipline, e.g. human services, history,
literature, psychology, depending on their interests and future
career orientation. Some upper division courses are taken at Saint
Louis University.
General Education Requirements
The 42 credit hours of general education requirements are presented in
the academic information section in this catalog. A course that meets a
general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the
major or a course requirement in another discipline.
The following specific general education courses must be chosen to meet the requirements for this major:
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GOV 230 American National Government (3 hours)
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HST 103 Western Civilization (3 hours)
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HST 104 Western Civilization (3 hours)
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PHL 110 Introduction to Philosophy (3 hours)
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PHL 260 Contemporary Moral Issues (3 hours)
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PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
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SOC 100 Survey of Sociology (3 hours)
Courses Required for the Religious Studies Major
In addition to the specific courses listed above, the following courses are also required:
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REL 100 Introduction to Religious Studies (3 hours)
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REL 210 Old Testament Studies (3 hours)
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REL 225 World Religions (3 hours)
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REL 270 Psychology of Religion (3 hours)
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REL 334 Understanding Christian Faith (3 hours)
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REL 340 Contemporary Theological Issues (3 hours)
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REL 490 Independent Study in Religion (in area of interest) (2-3 hours)
- REL 293/494 Special Topics in Religion (3 hours)
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REL 496 Senior Synthesis/Capstone (3 hours)
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The student must take a minimum of three upper division courses in religion or philosophy at Saint Louis University.
Courses Required in Other Disciplines
Specific courses in other departments or disciplines, but not
meeting general education requirements, may be required depending on
the student’s area of specialization and career orientation.
Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
The requirements for all undergraduate degrees are listed in the
academic policies and regulations section in this catalog. A student in
the religious studies major must have
achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
at the times of application for major approval and application for the
degree. Students must earn a minimum of C- in each course required in
the
major.
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