Degree Program
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The Religious Studies Major
The Religious Studies Minor
The Religious Studies Major
Major Requirements: Minimum 36 units.
Core Requirements
RELI 034 Introduction to Religion
RELI 134 World Religions
RELI 196 Religious Studies Seminar1
Electives: 3 additional RELI courses2
Note:
- RELI 196 is recommended to be taken during the last two semesters.
- Students can opt to replace no more than two Religious Studies courses with internships at religious communities in Stockton or another nearby city (i.e., a local church, mosque, synagogue, and Buddhist or Sikh temple.
Concentrations
Complete one of the following concentrations:
Religion, Culture, and Media
Select three of the following:
- RELI 027 Portraits of Jesus
- RELI 039 Introduction to Digital Humanities
- RELI 104 Religion of the Pharaohs
- RELI 170 Bible in America RELI 171 Religion and Cinema
Asian Religions
Select three of the following:
- RELI 043 Social Ethics
- RELI 135 Asian Religious Traditions
- RELI 152 Confucian Traditions
- RELI 154 Buddhist Traditions
Egypt and Near East
Select three of the following:
- RELI 025 New Testament and Christian Origins
- RELI 030 Western Traditions
- RELI 102 Ancient Egypt and the Near East
- RELI 023 Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)
- RELI 104 Religion of the Pharaohs
- RELI 130 The Christian Tradition
Pre-Seminary
Select three of the following:
- RELI 023 Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)
- RELI 025 New Testament and Christians Origins
- RELI 027 Portraits of Jesus
- RELI 043 Social Ethics
- RELI 130 The Christian Tradition
Society and Ethics
Select three of the following:
- RELI 043 Social Ethics
- RELI 044 Sex, Sin, and Salvation
- RELI 142 Business Ethics
- RELI 145 Biomedical Ethics
- RELI 039 Introduction to Digital Humanities
Religious Studies Minor
Minor Requirements:
RELI 034 Introduction to Religion
Four RELI Electives
Ancient Studies Minor
Students must complete a minimum of 20 units with a Pacific minor grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn a minor in ancient studies.
Minor Requirements:
- RELI 051 Classical Mythology
Select three of the following:
- MATH 164 Topics in History of Mathematics
- RELI 102 History of Ancient Egypt and the Near East
- RELI 104 Religion of the Pharaohs
- RELI 126 Ancient Israel in Its Historical Context
Select one of the following ancient literature courses:
- RELI 023 Hebrew Bible
- RELI 025 New Testament and Christian Origins
- RELI 152 Confucian Traditions
- RELI 154 Buddhist Traditions
or another course by permission of the department chair
Two Electives from GREK, HBRW, or RELI
Note: 1) Electives are chosen in consultation with the advisor. 2) 16 of these units must be completed at Pacific.