Religious Studies (B.A.)
At-a-Glance
Minimum hours required for major: 34
(30 if a second major)
Minimum hours required for minor: 18
Advising: Dr. Matt Jackson-McCabe, phone: (216) 687-2170.
Religion is an important aspect of every civilization. In order to fully understand a civilization, it is necessary to understand the religious phenomena in it. Therefore, it is the purpose of this program to supply the student with data, methods, and tools to facilitate an understanding of religion and to provide a preparation for a wide range of professional and graduate training.
Major-Field Requirements
The Department of Religious Studies requires 34 credit hours for a major. Of the 34 required credit hours, at least 20 credits must be in 300- or 400-level courses. The specific courses required for the major will be determined on an individual basis in consultation with a departmental adviser. Religious Studies 498 is required for all majors.
A Religious Studies major who wishes to complete a second major in another field may have the number of credits required for the Religious Studies major reduced from 34 to 30.
Religious Studies Minor
The Department of Religious Studies requires 18 credit hours for a minor. Of the 18 required credit hours, at least 12 credits must be in 300- or 400-level courses.
Courses in Cognate Fields
The Department of Religious Studies will allow students to take courses offered by cognate departments to satisfy some requirements for the major and minor. These courses must be approved by the Department of Religious Studies. A student may take up to 8 hours for the major or up to 4 hours for the minor.
A major or a minor in Religious Studies is not available to evening students.