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The Religious Studies Major This degree program teaches our students to understand religion's diverse expressions. Students learn both about major religion traditions and the different approaches to understanding. Future journalists, teachers, lawyers, doctors and business leaders will benefit from exposure to this curriculum. The program will help all students to function in the complex environment of the new century. The Religious Studies Program emphasizes courses in:
The Religious Studies Program draws courses from more than 30 faculty members in a dozen departments, such as:
For a more complete look at course offerings, click http://www.ou.edu/religiousstudies/courses.htm. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies is awarded through the College of Arts and Sciences and the University of Oklahoma. The checksheet, reflecting the requirements of the degree, is available by following the link below. The degree requires a minimum of 124 credit hours, of which 48 hours must be at the upper division level (courses numbered at the 3000 or 4000 level). The Religious Studies major requires 36 hours, of which 21 must be upper division (courses numbered at the 3000 or 4000 level). Students in the Religious Studies Program are also eligible to (and encouraged to) minor in fields both inside and outside the College of Arts and Sciences. Academic advising in the Religious Studies Program involves consultation with the advisors in second majors, degrees, and minors declared by RELS majors to achieve the maximum academic experience for the student. For answers to questions about the completion of the Religious Studies major call the Program at 325-3349 or e-mail at rels@ou.edu. Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
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Ellison Hall, 633 Elm Street, Norman, Oklahoma, Home of the College of Arts & Sciences The Religious Studies Minor A minor may be earned in Religious Studies by completing one of the introductory courses from the major checksheet (RELS 1113, ANTH 1823, PHIL 1203, PHIL 2403, RELS 2003, RELS 2403, or RELS 2413) and 15 additional hours approved for use in the major. A minimum of 9 hours (a minimum of 3 courses) must be at the upper division level (courses numbered at the 3000 or 4000 level). The minor may be declared through the College of Arts & Sciences Academic Services office in Ellison Hall. For answers to questions about the completion of the Religious Studies minor, call the Program at 325-3349, or e-mail at rels@ou.edu.
Religious Studies as a Second Degree Students majoring in a Program outside the College of Arts & Sciences or additional majors in the College of Arts & Sciences may complete the requirements of the Religious Studies major, the College language requirements, and the College General Education requirements to earn a second degree in Religious Studies alongside the original degree. For more specific information about this possibility contact the Program at 325-3349 or e-mail at rels@ou.edu or the College of Arts & Sciences at 325-4411, e-mail cas@ou.edu. |
| Religious Studies Program 455 West Lindsey, Suite 804 Norman, OK 73019 (405) 325-3349 Fax: (405) 325-1502 rels@ou.edu |
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