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Religious Studies, BA

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2017 - 2018 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BA
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ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program. Interested students should apply to the concentration in religion, culture and public life or the concentration in religion, politics and global affairs.


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Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3  
  1    
  3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
  2    
 
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses
  • ASU Mathematics Placement Test score determines placement in mathematics course
  • ASU 101 or College-specific equivalent First Year Seminar required of all freshman students
  • ASU Language Placement and Testing: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level second language courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned, to verify the course level is appropriate. Students already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam. Choosing a second language related to field of interest is recommended.
  • Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.
Term 2 16 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
  4    
  3    
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 14
Term 3 30 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
  3    
  3    
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
   
 
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Please see list of Related Area courses below.
  • Select one Track Focus Area from the choices shown below. Students will complete three courses from one Track Focus Area as part of the Religious Studies major.
  • Some General Studies requirements can overlap with major courses, leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
  • Explore opportunities to study abroad.

Term 4 46 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
4  
  4    
  3    
 
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
   
Term hours subtotal: 14
  • Choosing a Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) course that also satisfies the Cultural Diversity (C) requirement is recommended.
  • Visit the Career and Professional Development Center and meet with a career advisor for assistance with career planning and networking.
  • If interested in law school, make an appointment with the pre-law advisor.
Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
REL Upper Division Elective
6  
  3  
  3    
 
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • REL 307 is typically offered only in the Fall semester.
  • Choosing a Humanities (HU) course that also satisfies Historical Awareness (H) is recommended if these requirements have not already been satisfied.
Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
  3  
  3    
  3    
 
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
   
 
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) course.
   
 
Complete Historical Awareness (H) course.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • Select an upper division course from the same Track Focus Area chosen previously.
  • Explore graduate school opportunities.
  • If planning on law school, prepare to take the LSAT.
  • Participate in an internship to gain valuable career experience and contacts. For help exploring internship opportunities related to your major, meet with an academic advisor.
Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
  3    
  3    
  3    
 
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
  3    
necessary course
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • REL 405 is a special topics seminar that serves as the capstone course for this major and is typically offered only in the Spring semester.
  • Take advantage of mock interview opportunities and assistance with writing resumes and cover letters.
  • Apply for career opportunities.



2017 - 2018 Major Map
Religious Studies, BA
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences


ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program. Interested students should apply to the concentration in religion, culture and public life or the concentration in religion, politics and global affairs.

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
Notes:
  • An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses
  • ASU Mathematics Placement Test score determines placement in mathematics course
  • ASU 101 or College-specific equivalent First Year Seminar required of all freshman students
  • ASU Language Placement and Testing: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level second language courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned, to verify the course level is appropriate. Students already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam. Choosing a second language related to field of interest is recommended.
  • Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.
Term 2
16 - 30 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
Term 3
30 - 46 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
Notes:
  • Please see list of Related Area courses below.
  • Select one Track Focus Area from the choices shown below. Students will complete three courses from one Track Focus Area as part of the Religious Studies major.
  • Some General Studies requirements can overlap with major courses, leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
  • Explore opportunities to study abroad.

Term 4
46 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Hours: 3
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
Notes:
  • Choosing a Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) course that also satisfies the Cultural Diversity (C) requirement is recommended.
  • Visit the Career and Professional Development Center and meet with a career advisor for assistance with career planning and networking.
  • If interested in law school, make an appointment with the pre-law advisor.
Term 5
60 - 75 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
REL Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
Notes:
  • REL 307 is typically offered only in the Fall semester.
  • Choosing a Humanities (HU) course that also satisfies Historical Awareness (H) is recommended if these requirements have not already been satisfied.
Term 6
75 - 90 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) course.
Complete Historical Awareness (H) course.
Notes:
  • Select an upper division course from the same Track Focus Area chosen previously.
  • Explore graduate school opportunities.
  • If planning on law school, prepare to take the LSAT.
  • Participate in an internship to gain valuable career experience and contacts. For help exploring internship opportunities related to your major, meet with an academic advisor.
Term 7
90 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
Notes:
Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Hours: 3
necessary course
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
Notes:
  • REL 405 is a special topics seminar that serves as the capstone course for this major and is typically offered only in the Spring semester.
  • Take advantage of mock interview opportunities and assistance with writing resumes and cover letters.
  • Apply for career opportunities.
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