Courses in religion are designed to help all students gain a mature understanding of religion and appreciate the importance of values, meaning, and faith as integral parts of human life. Courses in religion are also designed to provide undergraduate preparation for students who wish to continue their study in a theological seminary or graduate school.
Students who wish to be recommended for continuing study in a theological seminary are encouraged to complete the following courses: at least three courses in religion, History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, one course in writing (above 100 level), one course in literature, world history, a modern language through second-year level, classical and New Testament Greek through second-year level, a course in political ideas or international politics, General Psychology, and Abnormal Psychology.
Religion: 30 semester hours. Required courses are REL 201, 202, 204, 308, 309 (Junior level discipline specific communication requirement), and 490 (Senior Capstone Experience) or 476; PHI 309, 310, and 317 may be included among the 30 hours in religion. Allied Subjects: 9 additional semester hours from among philosophy, literature (ENG 102, 151, 152, 153, 154, 205-206, 221-222, 231-232, 300, 306-307, 330, 340, 346, 350, 355, 360, 382; NDI 301-302) GRK 111 and world history (HIS 105, 106, 113, 114, 121, 200, 252, 311, 321, 322, 332, 333; NDI 115).