Religious Studies Minor

Religious Studies Concentration

 

General Education Requirements:  41-42 Credits

These requirements include earning credits in Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, History, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics.  Click here for details.

Philosophy Major Requirements:  33 Credits

A minimum of 33 hours is required (at least 24 hours of which must be upper division), including the following:

  • Philosophy Major Core:  9 Credits
  • PHIL 3010 History of Ancient Philosophy (3 credits)
  • PHIL 3030 History of Modern Philosophy (3 credits)
  • PHIL 4017 Ethical Theory (3 credits)
  • Senior Seminar:  3 Credits
  • PHIL 4950 Senior Seminar (3 credits)
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies Concentration:  9 Credits
  • PHIL 4047 Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)

At least one (1) course in western religions (3 credits):

  • RELI 3240 Hebrew Scriptures (3 credits)
  • RELI 3250 Greek Scriptures (3 credits)
  • HIST 3910 History of Christianity (3 credits)
  • HIST 3911 Ancient Religions (3 credits)
  • HIST 3912 Ancient Israel and Modern Scholarship (3 credits)
  • HIST 3914 The Historical Jesus and the Early Church (3 credits)
  • HIST 3920 History of Islam (3 credits)
  • HIST 4387 History of the Holocaust (3 credits)
  • APST 3530 Religion in Appalachia (3 credits)
  • ENGL 3280 Mythology (3 credits)
  • ENGL 3700 The Bible as Literature (3 credits)

At least one (1) course in non-western religions (3 credits):

  • RELI 3230 Asian Religious and Philosophical Traditions (3 credits)
  • HIST 3913 The History of Buddhism (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives:  12 Credits

Electives may include:

  • Any RELI course
  • Any PHIL course
  • SOAA 3800 Religion, Society, and Culture (3 credits)
  • SOCI 4440 Sociology of Religion (3 credits)

Electives may be chosen from the lists of Western and Non-Western courses above.  Other courses may apply with advisor approval.

Note:  Only 9 lower division credits (RELI or PHIL) can count toward the major.

Minor: 18 - 24 Credits

Free Electives:  21 - 28 Credits

Total:  120 Credits

 

Additional Information:

  • Click here to view Degree and Graduation Requirements for all ETSU students.
  • College of Arts and Sciences  B.A. and B.S. Degree Requirements can be found here.

 

 

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