OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15
[Archived Catalog]
World Religions Major (B.A.) |
Major code BA5215
College of Arts and Sciences
Classics and World Religions Department
Ellis Hall 210
Phone: 740.597.2100
Fax: 740.597.2146
classics@ohio.edu
http://www.classics.ohiou.edu
Neil Bernstein, contact person
Program Overview
Religious texts, beliefs, and practices are central to being human, as is conflict over religion. World religions majors acquire both a theoretical knowledge of the components and dynamics of religions and a specific knowledge of religious ideas and pratices. Our courses cover Judaism, early Christianity, Greek and Roman religions, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Each student chooses an area of specialization, and learns a foreign language connected with that specialization. Students in the world religions major have also majored in English, history, and sociology. World religions majors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher can complete a departmental honors thesis in one or two terms for 3-6 credit hours in addition to the regular requirements for the major. Preapproved application and interview required.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The demand for people knowledgeable in the religions of this increasingly smaller globe is growing, and the United States is also becoming increasingly diverse religiously. Expertise in the study of a number of religious traditions benefits students preparing for careers in journalism, politics, and buisness. It can also be part of one’s preparation for leadership in religious communities. Often preprofessionals are encouraged to pursue a broad liberal arts education in which world religions may be a significant component. Courses in world religions are also of interest to many graduate programs at Ohio University. Our graduates have gone on to work for the Peace Corps, become counselors and therapists, study in religious studies graduate programs, enter into business careers and work in government.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement
View the A&S - College Level Requirements (A&S CLR) .
World Religions Core Courses
Complete 35 semester credit hours of classics and world religions coursework, including all the requirements below.
Biblical Studies
Complete one of the following courses:
- CLWR 3310 - Old Testament Credit Hours: 3
- CLWR 3320 - New Testament Credit Hours: 3
Major Traditions
Complete two of the following courses:
- CLWR 3330 - Introduction to Islam Credit Hours: 3
- CLWR 3340 - Hinduism Credit Hours: 3
- CLWR 3350 - Buddhism Credit Hours: 3
Theory
Complete one of the following courses:
- CLWR 3360 - Theories of Religion Credit Hours: 3
- CLWR 4410 - Contemporary Religious Thought Credit Hours: 3
- CLWR 4810 - Myth, Ritual, and Symbolism Credit Hours: 3
Colloquium in Classics and World Religions
Complete 2 hours of CLAS 3800.
- CLAS 3800 - Colloquium in Classics and World Religions Credit Hours: 1