The major includes a foundational base in multiple religious traditions and methods. Subsequently, students can pursue their own interests by concentrating in either Western or non-Western courses.
May term travel courses are offered regularly. All majors and minors enroll in a senior capstone seminar in which they conduct research, write a paper, and present their work to the class.
| Religion Major/Minor Patterns | ||
|---|---|---|
| Major | ||
| 10 course units chosen in consultation with the program faculty to include: | ||
| REL | 1014 | Introduction to Religion |
| REL | 1054 | The Judaeo-Christian Heritage |
| REL | 2024 | The Bible |
| REL | 2134 | Foundations of Asian Religions |
| REL | 4444 | Seminar in Religious Studies |
| 5 electives | ||
Recommendation: Students planning graduate work should take French or German through 1034. |
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| Minor | ||
| 6 courses chosen in consultation with the program faculty to include: | ||
| REL | 1014 | Introduction to Religion |
| REL | 4444 | Seminar in Religious Studies |
| 4 electives | ||
Transylvania University admits students regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other classification protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
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