Religious Studies - Associate of Arts Degree

Major/Program Requirements

Required Courses:

RELIG 100Introduction to Religious Studies

3.00

OR

RELIG 100HIntroduction to Religious Studies-Honors

3.00

 

RELIG 101Introduction to World Religions

3.00

OR

RELIG 101HIntroduction to World Religions-Honors

3.00

Students must complete at least six (6) units from the following courses:

HIST 170World Civilizations (3500 BCE-1500 CE)

3.00

OR

HIST 170HWorld Civilizations (3500 BCE-1500 CE) - Honors

3.00

 

HIST 171World Civilizations (1500 CE to the Present)

3.00

OR

HIST 171HWorld Civilizations (1500 CE to the Present) - Honors

3.00

 

HUM 101The Humanities I: Prehistoric to Medieval

3.00

HUM 102The Humanities II: Renaissance to Post Modern

3.00

Students must complete at least six (6) additional units from the following courses:

RELIG 110Tribal and Ethnic Religions

3.00

OR

ANTHRO 110Tribal and Ethnic Religions

3.00

 

RELIG 113Introduction to Eastern Religions

3.00

 

RELIG 135Religion in America

3.00

OR

HIST 135Religion in America

3.00

 

RELIG 175Literature and Religion of the Bible

3.00

OR

ENGL 175Literature and Religion of the Bible

3.00

 

RELIG 176Jesus and His Interpreters

3.00

 

PHIL 101Introduction to Philosophy

3.00

OR

PHIL 101HIntroduction to Philosophy-Honors

3.00

 

PHIL 105Introduction to Ethics: Moral Values in Today's Society

3.00

OR

PHIL 105HIntroduction to Ethics: Moral Values in Today's Society-Honors

3.00

 

ENGL 150Classical Mythology

3.00

Total Credit Hours: 18.00

Lower division requirements for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in this field may differ from associate degree requirements. Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring. See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.