Religion and Philosophy, BA

I. University Core Requirements

• BIO 111 Introduction to Biological Science (3)
• CIS 101 Concepts of the Computer (3)
• COM 210 Public Speaking (3)
• ENG 110 College English and Composition I (3)
• ENG 111 College English and Composition II (3)
• ENG 112 College Composition an Argument (3)
• ENG 113 College Composition and Research (3)
• ETH 215 Cross-Cultural Ethics of Responsibility (3)
• FYS 101 First Year Seminar (1)
• OSU 121 Orientation to Shaw (for Transfer students only, replaces FYS 101 )
• HIS 115 Intro to World Civilization (3)
• HPE 111 Personal Health and Safety (1)
• HPE 112 Fundamental Motor Skills (1)
• HUM 200 Introduction to the Humanities (3)
• MAT 110 Basic Mathematics (3)
• MAT 111 General Mathematics - I (3)
• MAT 112 General Mathematics - II (3)
• PHY 112 Introduction to Physical Science (3)
• SSC 115 Introduction to Social Science (3)

II. Major Requirements

• REL 225 Introduction to Religion (3)
• REL 234 World Religions (3)
• REL 238 Survey of Old Testament (3)
• REL 239 Survey of New Testament (3)
• REL 295 African American Religion (3)
• REL 300 History of Christianity (3)
• PHI 240 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
• PHI 255 Logic and Thinking (3)
• PHI 285 African American Philosophy (3)
• PHI 343 Contemporary Philosophy (3)
• PHI 363 Contemporary Political and Social Philosophy (3)

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• REL 498 Research Methods (3) or
• PHI 498 Research Methods (3)

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• REL 499 Senior Project (3) or
• PHI 499 Senior Project (3)

III. Elective Requirements

Select three (3) additional courses from Religion or Philosophy

Three Religion/Philosophy Electives

These departmental requirements (48 semester hours), with the University core (48 semester hours) and free electives (24 semester hours), allow students to relate their particular interest to their preparation either for certification for: (1) graduate studies in religious, philosophical, and other professional schools (for example, law, social enterprise, public policy, and social work) or (2) entry-level management in a wide range of religious and human service professions.

To facilitate the unique design of their educational program, each student is assigned a departmental faculty member, who serves as academic advisor.

Additional Information

• ENG 111 College English and Composition II (3) is assigned based on entrance and placement exams
• ENG 112 College Composition an Argument (3) is assigned based on entrance and placement exams
• ENG 113 College Composition and Research (3) is assigned based on entrance and placement exams
• MAT 110 Basic Mathematics (3) is assigned based on entrance and placement exams
• MAT 111 General Mathematics - I (3) is assigned based on entrance and placement exams
• MAT 112 General Mathematics - II (3) is assigned based on entrance and placement exams

Four-Year Course Distribution Plan