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Religious Studies (RL)
Professors: J. F. Kelly (Chair), D. R. Mason, D. K. Donnelly,
P. Lauritzen, J. R. Spencer,
T. L. Schubeck, S.J., S. E. McGinn; Visiting Professor: Joseph
Bracken, S.J. ( Tuohy Chair); Associate Professors: J. M. Nuth,
P. K. Nietupski; Assistant Professors: S. T. Krupa, S. J., Z.
Saritoprak (Said Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies); Pastor in Residence:
V. Lassiter; Writer in Residence: D. Cozzens
The study of the religious experience of humanity is an academic discipline
which John Carroll University considers to be an integral part of a liberal
education. As a Jesuit and Catholic university, John Carroll also provides
the opportunity for its students to choose elective courses designed to
give them an understanding of their faith commensurate with their other
learning. The University Core requirement in religious studies is satisfied
by RL 101 and a second appropriately designated 3 credit RL course at
the 200 or 300 level.
Major and Minor Requirements
Major in Religious Studies:
RL 101 plus 36 credit hours.
RL 200, 205, 220 or 221, 231 or 237, 250 or 255 or 256 or 257, 260.
One 3-cr., upper-division course in philosophical or systematic
theology.
One 3-cr., upper-division course in religious ethics.
Three upper-division elective courses (9 cr.).
RL 492 (3 cr.).
AR 291 (Justice and Democracy in a Global Context) also counts toward
the major in Religious Studies.
At least half of the six upper-division
courses must be on the 400 level.
A comprehensive examination is required.
Although not required, RL majors are
strongly encouraged to study abroad.
Minor in Religious Studies: RL 101 plus 21 credit
hours, 9 of which should come from three of the following areas,
and at least one 3-credit course must be on the 400 level.
Scripture – RL 200 or 205
History of Christianity – RL
220 or 221
Philosophical or Systematic Theology
– RL 231 or 232 or 237
World Religions – RL 250 or
255 or 256 or 257
Religious Ethics – RL 260 |
RL 101 is a course designed to introduce students to religious studies as an
academic discipline and to address several issues and topics fundamental
to the discipline. The options for the second course allow students to
continue study, in greater depth, of one or more of the issues and topics
introduced in the first course.
RL 101 is prerequisite for all other courses offered in the department.
Courses at the 200 and 300 level are open to all students except where
prerequisites are specifically stated. The difference between 200 and
300-level courses is that 300-level courses have a more specific or limited
focus. Enrollment by non majors in courses at the 400 level requires authorization
by the chair.
The Department of Religious Studies offers a major and a minor. The major
in 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.
The department is privileged to offer courses with the support of three
different endowments, the Walter and Mary Tuohy Chair of Interreligious
Studies, the Bediüzzaman Said Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies, and
the Bernard Hollander Lectureship in Jewish Studies. For details on these
programs, see pages 317 and 319-320.
Program requirements and course descriptions for the master of arts degree
in religious studies are published in the Graduate School Bulletin.
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