The Major in Religious Studies
Courses Offered--Fall
2008
Courses Offered--Spring
2008
Courses Offered--Fall
2007
Courses Offered--Spring
2007
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As in other Albion departments, a major consists of a minimum of eight units,
including:
Two foundation courses 101, Introduction to Western Religions and
102, Introduction to Eastern Religions and at least six other units,
selected on the basis of which track a student chooses: the general or
graduate studies track. No more than four 100-level units can be
counted toward the major.
All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade. Exceptions
must be approved by the department chair.
For assessment purposes, all majors must maintain a portfolio
consisting of evaluated examinations and papers (of their choice) in
the department office. Each portfolio will be assigned to a
faculty member in the department, who will periodically review it and
report to the other faculty members in the department. The
portfolio is under the control of the individual student and will be
surrendered to him/her upon graduation.
Tracks for the Major
Religious studies major choose one of two tracks to complete their major: a
general track or a graduate school track:
General Track:
For students with a broad liberal arts interest in religion, those interested
in pursuing a professional career in ordained ministry, social work or related
work in the field of human services. Requirements: 101 and 102 and three
distribution courses, one in each of the three areas in religious studies listed
below.
Graduate Studies Track:
For students planning to continue the academic study of religion at the
graduate level. Requirements: 101 and 102, three distribution courses, one in
each of the three areas in religious studies listed below, and three courses in
a single area. Students electing the graduate studies track must register for a
directed study in their senior year for advanced research.
Areas in Religious Studies at Albion
Biblical and Jewish Studies
121, History, Literature and Religion of the Old Testament; 122,
History, Literature, and Religion of the New Testament; 215 Jewish
Life and Thought; 221 The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Origin of
Christianity; 320, Gender and Biblical Interpretation;
321, 322; Colloquia in Biblical Studies. (Sarianna Metso is the principal instructor in this area).
Theology and Ethics
131, Introduction to Christian Thought; 231, History of Christian Thought;
232 Faith and Reason; 234 Philosophy of Religion; 242 Christian Ethics;
289 (270) Liberation Theology. (Ron Mourad is the principal instructor in this area).
Asian and Comparative Religion
210, The Feminine in World Religions; 211, Hinduism; 212 Buddhism; 271,
Religion and the Arts; 311, Religion and Ecology; 313, Death and Dying in World
Religions; 363, Myth, Symbol, Ritual. (Selva Raj is the principal
instructor in this area).
The Minor in Religious Studies
Beginning in the fall of 2000, students can do a minor in Religious Studies.
The requirements for a minor are as follows:
- A minimum of 5 units in Religious Studies, which must include:
- Religious Studies 101--Introduction to Western Religions; and Religious
Studies 102--Introduction to Eastern Religions; and
- 3 other units, two of which must be above the 100 level.
Students may petition the department faculty with regard to
specific requirements for the minor.
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