Religious Studies - Associate of Arts Degree

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Major/Program Requirements

Required Courses:

RELIG 100 or RELIG 100HIntroduction to Religious Studies

3.00

RELIG 101 or RELIG 101HIntroduction to World Religions

3.00

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

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

3.00

HIST 171 or HIST 171HWorld Civilizations (1500 CE to the Present)

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:

ANTHRO 110 or RELIG 110Tribal and Ethnic Religions

3.00

RELIG 113Introduction to Eastern Religions

3.00

RELIG 135 or HIST 135Religion in America

3.00

RELIG 175 or ENGL 175Literature and Religion of the Bible

3.00

RELIG 176Jesus and His Interpreters

3.00

PHIL 101 or PHIL 101HIntroduction to Philosophy

3.00

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

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.