Religion World Religions - Ashland University

Religion World Religions from Ashland University is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Mission The Department of Religion furnishes an appreciation of Biblical studies and Christian thought for all graduating students. It seeks to help students become aware of how religious commitments and values continue to shape our world views and affect our ethics. It also seeks to be a learning environment for intensive and advanced work in religious explorations as a means of preparing students for graduate study and professional careers in churches and ministry. Objectives of the Religion Department 1. To furnish an appreciation of Biblical studies and Christian thought for all graduating students. 2. To provide preliminary studies for students wishing to do graduate work in religion. 3. To prepare students to enter seminary training, religious vocations, and related social professions. 4. To provide courses of study for students who wish to teach religion in primary and secondary schools. 5. To provide courses of study for students who have interests in Christian involvement in community and churches. Student Learning Objectives 1. To develop a basic knowledge of the Bible, as well as the reading and writing skills to engage and critically analyze the Biblical text and secondary Biblical studies writings. 2. To develop an overall understanding of the history of Christian thought and practice, as well as the reading and writing skills and historical tools to critically engage primary works in Christian history. 3. To develop a basic understanding of Christian systematic and historical theology and ethics, as well as the reading and writing skills to critically engage primary works in Christian theology and ethics. 4. To develop a familiarity with and appreciation for world religious traditions. 5. To integrate religious studies to life and vocation. Description of Major Religion majors become a part of a learning community that is both academically rigorous and sensitive to issues of faith development and spiritual formation. Students take courses in major area world religions , and they will have the opportunity to concentrate in one of these areas. The religion major not only prepares those who are called to a life of ministry in the church or academy but also helps those who are planning a career in other fields to apply a Biblical and theological world view to their respective disciplines. View more details on Ashland University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.