Religion Major (Bachelor of Arts)

A student majoring in religion must complete 55 hours in the major (30 hours must be upper-division), the required cognates, the general studies requirements, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin.

Required Courses:

RELB 104The Ministry of Jesus

4

RELB 111Messages of the Old Testament

4

RELB 231Exploring the New Testament

4

RELB 421Interpreting the Bible

4

RELB
Biblical Studies Electives

10

RELH 303World Religions

4

RELH 457History of Adventism

3

RELP 131Introduction to Faith and Ministry

4

RELT 202Christian Beliefs

4

RELT 326Spirituality and Discipleship

4

RELT 348PChristian Ethics

3

RELT 417Inspiration and Revelation

3

RELT 495Colloquium

0

RELB Electives: All electives must be upper division. One class must be from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament.

RELT 495: 12 quarters or equivalent required

Choose one from the following RELT courses:

RELT 342Issues of God and Faith

3

RELT 456Systematic Theology I

3

RELT 457Systematic Theology II

3

Total Credit Hours:55

Cognates:

ENGL 327Research and Writing in Religion

3

HIST 254History of Christianity

4

HIST 307Reform and Revolt

4

One Philosophy Course

4

One Philosophy Course: PHIL 412 or PHIL 305 recommended.

Whenever possible, Religion majors are advised to take RELP 131 as their first course, followed by RELB 111 and RELB 231, in that order.