B.A. Philosophy, Religious Studies Concentration

Format: In person on the Statesboro Campus
Credit Hours: 124

B.A. Philosophy with Concentration: 18 Credit Hours

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• In lieu of the general degree, B.A. Philosophy students also may elect to pursue a concentration in Law or Religious Studies. See details below.

Required Minor: 15 Credit Hours

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• Select 15 credit hours of Minor (Must be approved by advisor)

General Electives: 18-21 Credit Hours

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• Students pursuing a concentration within the B.A. Philosophy will select 18 credit hours of electives which may include additional Philosophy courses.  At least 12 credit hours of general electives and/or minor credits must be at the 3000 level or higher so that the student will graduate with 39 upper division credits.  

Concentration in Religious Studies

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Available on the Statesboro campus

Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 12

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Select 4 courses from the following:

• PHIL 3030 – Selected Topics in Philosophy (3 Credit Hours) *
• PHIL 3120 – Medieval Philosophy (3 Credit Hours)
• PHIL 3138 – Introduction to Buddhism (3 credit hours)
• PHIL 3234 – Asian Religious Philosophy (3 Credit Hours)
• PHIL 3235 – Religion, Sex, and Gender (3 Credit Hours)
• PHIL 4336 – Science and Religion (3 credit hours)
• PHIL 4632 – Philosophy of Religion (3 Credit Hours)
• *When approved by the Chair

Religious Studies Interdisciplinary Credit Hours: 6

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Select 6 credit hours from the following:

• ENGL 3141 – The Bible as Literature (3 Credit Hours)
• ENGL 3150 – Mythology (3 Credit Hours)
• ENGL 5485 – Milton (3 Credit Hours)
• HIST 3139 – History of Religion in the U. S. (3 Credit Hours)
• or  RELS 3139 – History of Religion in the U. S. (3 Credit Hours)
• HIST 3233 – The Christian Church in the Roman Empire (3 Credit Hours)
• or  RELS 3233 – The Early Church (3 Credit Hours)
• HIST 3250 – The Muslim World to 1400 (3 Credit Hours)
• or  RELS 3250 – The Muslim World to Tamerlane (3 Credit Hours)
• HIST 3251 – The Muslim World since 1250 (3 Credit Hours)
• or  RELS 3251 – The Muslim World Since Genghis Khan (3 Credit Hours)
• HIST 3334 – Christian Europe 450-1750 (3 Credit Hours)
• or  RELS 3334 – Christian Europe 450-1750 (3 Credit Hours)
• HIST 4530 – Revelation and Revolution (3 Credit Hours)
• HIST 5332 – The Age of Reformations (3 Credit Hours)
• or  RELS 5332 – The Age of Reformations (3 Credit Hours)
• PSYC 3231 – Psychology of Religion (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3030 – Selected Topics (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3134 – Introduction to Asian Religions (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3135 – Introduction to Hinduism (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3136 – Introduction to Islam (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3137 – Introduction to Christianity (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3138 – Introduction to Buddhism (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3234 – Asian Religious Philosophy (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3235 – Religion, Sex, and Gender (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3238 – The Hebrew Prophets (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3330 – Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3335 – Introduction to the New Testament (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3416 – Religion and Irish Identity (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3430 – Religion and Politics (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 3440 – Religion and Law (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 4336 – Science and Religion (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 5030 – Special Topics in Religious Studies (3 Credit Hours)
• RELS 5030G – Special Topics in Religious Studies (3 Credit Hours)
• SOCI 4133 – Sociology of Religion (3 Credit Hours)
• Or any RELS class 3000 level or higher

Total Credit Hours: 18