Undergraduate majors may work towards the honors distinction, and there are several departmental awards given each spring for outstanding achievement. Many majors go on to do graduate work in religion, while others entering various professions find that the interpretive, writing, and problem solving skills they learned studying religion give them a unique edge in their work.
Requirements
The major requires completion of eight lower-division units (two courses); and 36 upper-division units – about nine courses. Students should consult the current General Catalog or meet with the undergraduate advisor about course distribution requirements.
Areas of Study
Students can concentrate in several areas of study including: South Asian, Central Asian, and East Asian traditions; Near Eastern, Jewish, and Islamic traditions; Mediterranean, European, and Christian traditions; or Traditions of the Americas through careful selection of coursework.
Advising
The department’s undergraduate advisor helps students plan their course of study. The department chair and other faculty members also assist students with academic planning.
Contact the Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Kailee Lencioni.
