Religion - The College of Idaho

Religion from The College of Idaho is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Consists of 32 credits (excluding foreign language credits), and must include the following elements; some courses may count toward more than one element: Foundations One biblical introduction course from: REL-103 Hebrew Bible: Torah (3 cr) REL-203 Hebrew Bible: Prophecy & Wisdom (3 cr) REL-102 New Testament Letters (3 cr) REL-201 Jesus & the Gospels (3 cr) One general religious studies introduction course from: REL-101 Living a True Myth (3 cr) REL-115 Introduction to Buddhist Studies (3 cr) REL-251.1 Theology and the Sciences (3 cr) Breadth Non-Abrahamic Religion: A course that focuses on one or more non-Western religions (i.e., religions other than Judaism, Christianity or Islam. (3 cr) Fine Arts: Course(s) in Art, Music, Theatre and/or Creative Writing, approved by the student's Religion advisor. (3 cr) Foreign Language: May be met by satisfactorily completing the first year of language study at the college level in either a modern or ancient foreign language, or by passing a first-year equivalency test. (0-7 cr) Depth Depth-examination of two religious traditions: At least 6 upper-division credits from courses in Christianity (including REL-315 Christian Theology) and at least 6 upper division credits from courses in one other religious tradition. These courses may include courses in which a particular tradition plays a prominent role, "topics" Religion courses in which the student designates a focus on a particular religious tradition, REL-399 Readings in Religion , and/or REL-494 Independent Study. (12 cr) REL-498 Religious Studies Seminar (1 cr): Religion majors must take this in their senior year; they are encouraged to take it each year. REL-499 Senior Thesis (3 cr): Honors or independent study project during the senior year in which a major paper is produced, and is presented to the Religious Studies Seminar. Electives Electives, necessary to bring the total credits to 32, excluding foreign language: Up to 6 of these credits may be from relevant, non-cross-listed courses in another discipline, upon approval by the student's advisor; such courses may also be applied to another major (if permitted by that major), but not to another minor. (4-7 cr) Student Learning Outcomes In completing a major in Religion , students should be able to: distinguish between devotional and academic approaches to Religion, and to read and write critically about Religion in accordance with the latter; gain a critical framework within which to encounter, analyze and understand religious phenomena in both Western and Asian contexts, in conversation with other available models, and to become conversant with the major issues and problems in interpreting religion; attain a substantive understanding of Christianity and of at least one other religious tradition, and of the diversity within each; be critically aware of, and self-reflective on, their own ultimate values and commitments, the relationships of those values and commitments to those of others, and to be able to communicate and support those views in a coherent, understandable way; formulate and conduct independent research in Religion, and present the results both orally and in writing in a clear, thoughtful, and carefully defended way; possess adequate depth and breadth of religious knowledge and sophistication to be prepared for graduate work in religious studies or professional ministerial training. View more details on The College of Idaho . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.