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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017
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graduate work in religious studies or theology, social work, public health, law,
medicine, business, and more.
Upon completion of the religion major, students will be able to
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demonstrate a significant familiarity with at least one religious tradition,
recognize its diverse manifestations in particular cultural contexts, and engage in
informed discussion of its history and practices
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interpret “textual religion” and apply the methodologies (linguistic, literary,
sociological, historical, rhetorical, or ideological) that relate to the critical
interpretation of sacred texts and religious writings
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integrate the study of religion into other disciplinary studies
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conduct original scholarly research in the academic study of religion
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present scholarly research to a public audience
Major Requirements
The following courses are required (9 units):
one unit, regarding individuals, communities, and religious traditions, from the
following:
RE 100
RE 201
RE 221
RE 222
RE 231
RE 235
RE 275
RE 276
one unit, regarding sacred texts and interpretive practices, from the following:
HB 101
HB 102
RE 205
RE 215
RE 230
SK 101
SK 102
six elective units in RE, at least three of which must be in RE at the 300 level or
above; HI 282, HON 315, and PL 361 may also be used to fulfill this requirement
RE 470 (spring of senior year)
Minor Requirements
The following courses are required (5 units):
five units in RE, HB, SK, or HON 315