Religious Studies, B.A.

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Kathrin A. Parks, Ph.D., Chair

General Education	36-39 credits
Major	34 credits
General Elective	47-50 credits

The religious studies and theology program emphasizes five areas of study: scripture; doctrine; worship and sacraments; moral theology; and ecumenical and interfaith studies.

Student Learning Outcomes - Religious Studies and Theology

Students are able to explain and reflect critically on important elements of religious tradition(s) using key facts, definitions, and vocabulary.
Students are able to apply basic methods of research such as the ability to access, gather, and organize information from primary sources.
Students are able to identify different theological approaches to key concepts, themes, and practices of religious life.
Students are able to use theology to interpret religious beliefs and practices within the contemporary world.

General Education Requirements

Requirements for the major in Religious Studies (B.A.):

Students are encouraged to take courses in the 100s and 200s between their first and fifth semesters, and courses in the 300s between their sixth and eighth semesters. 400 level courses are designed for majors only.

L.RST 110 - Jesus & the Gospels-EI Credits: 3
L.RST 150 - Community of Hope: Christianity, Culture, and Salvation-EI Credits: 3
L.RST 160 - Worship: Foretaste of Heaven-EC Credits: 3
L.RST 291 - The Catholic Heritage Credits: 3
L.RST Elective utilizing Historical Method (marked below with #) Credits: 3
L.RST Elective from Category 1 Credits: 3
Additional L.RST Elective from Categories 1-5 Credits: 3
Additional L.RST Elective from Categories 1-6 Credits: 3
L.RST 370 - Foundations of Ethics Credits: 3
L.RST 371 - Catholic Social Teachings-VX Credits: 3
L.RST 399 - Religious Studies and Theology Process Writing Credits: 1
L.RST 490 - Capstone Research-IN Credits: 1

Select one from:

(Capstone)

L.RST 491 - Thesis Writing Credits: 2
L.RST 493 - Practicum in Parish Ministry Credits: 2

Requirements for the Ministry Concentration:

Majors wishing to graduate with a concentration of coursework in the area of ministry must complete the major including the following two courses:

L.RST 256 - Foundations for Ministry Credits: 3
L.RST 493 - Practicum in Parish Ministry Credits: 2

Minor and Elective Courses

Religious Studies, Minor

Religious Studies Electives