Religious Studies, B.A. - Course Requirements
Learning Outcomes
The successful student will be able to:
- Examine one’s world view by comparing insights of various religious and theological traditions.
- Analyze select topics from a theological landscape coupled with values of Holy Family University.
- Investigate - with appropriate theological rigor - method, sources and vocabulary of theology inquiry.
- Articulate the principles of the Roman Catholic Moral Tradition noting in particular the dignity of the human person.
- Apply essential elements of the Historical Critical Method (HCM) and the Spiritual Senses of Scripture to theological inquiry.
Requirements
- Core Curriculum: BA Requirements - 45 Credits
Concentration*
Course ID | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
RELS 104 | World Religions | 3 |
RELS 105 | Introduction to the Four Gospels | 3 |
RELS 106 | Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures | 3 |
RELS 113 | The Sacraments | 3 |
RELS 210 | Jesus the Christ | 3 |
RELS 301 | Christian Morality | 3 |
RELS 325 | Junior Seminar | 3 |
RELS 350 | Internship | 3 |
RELS 425 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
Select three credits from the following requirements | ||
RELS 112 | History of Christianity I | 3 |
RELS 212 | History of Christianity II | 3 |
Select six credits from the following Biblical requirements | ||
RELS 107 | The Gospel According to Mark | 3 |
RELS 109 | The Gospel According to Matthew | 3 |
RELS 110 | The Gospel According to Luke | 3 |
RELS 203 | The Gospel According to John | 3 |
RELS 205 | Prophets of Israel | 3 |
RELS 207 | Introduction to Saint Paul | 3 |
Select three credits from the following Moral requirements | ||
RELS 310 | Christian Marriage in the Modern World | 3 |
RELS 315 | The Gospel of Peace and Justice | 3 |
RELS 405 | Life and Death: Christian Decision-Making | 3 |
Select 6 credits from the following Theology requirements | ||
RELS 206 | Women and Religion | 3 |
RELS 213 | History of the Catholic Church in the United States | 3 |
RELS 215 | Religion in America | 3 |
RELS 409 | Christian Mysticism | 3 |
RELS 410 | Dante’s Divine Comedy | 3 |
RELS 431-499 | Special Topics | 3 |
Recommended | ||
PHIL 207 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
Free Elective Courses: Eleven (11) | 33 | |
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of comprehensive exam.