B.A. Philosophy, Religious Studies Concentration
Format: In person on the Statesboro Campus
Credit Hours: 124
B.A. Philosophy with Concentration: 18 Credit Hours
- 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
- Select 15 credit hours of Minor (Must be approved by advisor)
General Electives: 18-21 Credit Hours
- 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
Available on the Statesboro campus
Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 12
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
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
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Last updated: 7/26/2023