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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Religion and Philosophy, BA


The Religion and Philosophy Major provides a balanced instruction in religion and philosophy with three electives which allow the student to further explore her or his particular interests in either field. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all departmental requirements, which include a core of twelve courses as well as three elective courses and a senior project, for a total of 48 semester hours.

General Education Core Requirements


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 (34-54 semester hours) and free electives, 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 or service 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.

 

ENG 111, ENG 112, ENG 113 are assigned based on entrance and placement exams

MAT 112 and higher level mathematics classes are assigned based on entrance and placement exams

Students may be exempted from Foreign Language requirements based on passing competency tests administered by the Foreign Language faculty.

Students may also elect to take alternative language options at schools who are members of Cooperating Raleigh Colleges.

REL 225, REL 234, REL 295 will fulfill both a major requirement and the General Education Religion requirement for Religion and Philosophy majors.

Four-Year Course Distribution Plan


Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy Suggested Sequence of Courses


Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


First Semester

Semester Hours 15

Second Semester

Semester Hours 15

Senior Year


First Semester

Semester Hours 15

Second Semester

Semester Hours 15

Total Credits Hours: 120