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Undergraduate Program in
Theology & Religious Studies


The Major in Theology & Religious Studies

 

Undergraduate Courses Offered

Undergraduate 2-Year Course Schedule

Five-Year B.A./M.A. Program

In addition to the undergraduate Minor and Concentration, the Department of Theology & Religious Studies offers a Major.  This program is for students who would like a very strong general background in Religious Studies either as their primary or secondary field of expertise.  The major in theology & religious studies may serve as partial fulfillment of the requirement for the certification of elementary and high school teachers of religion in the Diocese of Cleveland.

Program Requirements

To attain a Major in Theology & Religious Studies, a student must complete the RL 101 plus 36 undergraduate credit hours in Theology & Religious Studies.  Of the 36 hours beyond RL 101, Majors begin with core courses in the five basic areas or religious and theological studies:
  • Scripture:  RL 200 and 205
  • History of Christianity:  RL 220 or 228
  • Philosophical/Systematic Theology:  RL 231 or 232 or 237
  • World Religions:  RL 250 or 252 or 253 or 254 or 255
  • Religious Ethics:  RL 260 or 262 or 267

In addition to these core courses, Majors take six upper-division courses:

  • one additional course in world religions
  • one 300 or 400-level course in philosophical or systematic theology
  • one 300 or 400-level course in religious ethics
  • two upper-division elective courses (6 credit hours)
  • RL 493 (3 credits)

At least three courses must be on the 400 level; one of these is RL493.

A comprehensive exam is required.


Undergraduate Independent Study Contract

Comprehensive Exam

The Minor in Theology & Religious Studies

RL 101 plus 21 credit hours.
Nine credits (3 courses): Once course from three of the following areas:
Scripture – RL 200 or 205
History of Christianity – RL 220 or 228
Philosophical or Systematic Theology – RL 231 or 232 or 237
World Religions – RL 250 or 252 or 253 or 254 or 255
Religious Ethics – RL 260 or 262 or 267
     Nine credits must be at the 300-400 level, and include at least one 400 level course.

   
 

 

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