Religion Major with Emphasis in Spirituality and the Arts

(44-45 hours total)

I. Prerequisites in General Education:

• REL 101 Introduction to the Old Testament 3 hrs
• REL 102 Introduction to the New Testament 3 hrs

II. Religion Core Requirements 27 hrs.

•  REL 201 Introduction to Ministry 3 hrs
• REL 224 Spiritual Growth and Development 3 hrs
• REL 296 Theological Research 3 hrs
• REL 496 Senior Seminar 3 hours
• Biblical Studies Elective 3 hrs
• Comparative Studies Elective 3 hrs
• Historical Studies Elective or REL 355 3hrs
• Ministry Studies Elective 3 hrs
• Theological Studies Elective 3 hrs
• Additional Religion Elective 3 hours

III. Area Emphasis Required Electives 17-18 hrs.

Selected from:

• REL 240 Introduction to Leadership 3 hrs
• REL 447 Religion and Film 3 hrs
• REL 462 Readings in Christian Theology 3 hrs
• ART 316 Art History I 3 hrs
• ART 317 Art History II 3 hrs
• ENG 451 Milton 3 hrs
• MUS 135 Introduction to Music History and Literature I 1 hr
• MUS 136 Introduction to Music History and Literature II 1 hr
• MUS 321 Hymnology 3 hrs
  Or
• MUS 322 Worship Practices 2 hrs
• TH 217 Drama in the Church 3 hrs

Catalog Requirements for B.A. degree:

• A maximum of 48 hours in REL can be counted toward 128 hours total.
• A minimum of 36 hours of all courses numbered 300 or higher.