RLN_BA - Religion
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- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Credits for Degree: 120
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To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
About This Program
Students majoring in religion receive truly interdisciplinary training and many pursue advanced degrees in the humanities, social sciences, law, education, journalism, and social services. Religion majors have also gone on to work in non-governmental organizations, private companies, and religious communities. The religion program complements many other programs at the University of Florida, including Latin American studies, sustainability studies, Jewish studies, African studies, and Asian studies.
requirements for the Major
The Religion major consists of 10 courses totaling 30 credits. Two courses are mandatory: REL 3931 Method and Theory (junior seminar) and REL 4933 (senior seminar). The remaining 8 classes are electives. No more than three of the electives can be 2000-level courses or below. At least one elective must be 4000-level.
The 10 courses (30 credits) for the undergraduate major in religion must be completed with minimum grades of C (2.0 GPA). These courses must be taken from the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels of the religion curriculum.
Six courses (18 credits) must be taken at UF.
Required major Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| REL 3931 | Junior Seminar | 3 |
| REL 4933 | The Comparative Study of Religion (senior seminar) | 3 |
| 8 Electives (8 Electives. Maximum of three 2000-level or below will be counted toward the major. At least one elective must be 4000-level.) | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
No more than three courses (9 credits) can be in approved cognate courses from other departments.
There are no prerequisites for 2000-level courses. Detailed descriptions of current and prospective courses, along with past syllabi, are available online, in the Religion Department Office in 107 Anderson Hall, and from faculty members before registration.
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Overseas Studies
The department encourages study abroad. Study Abroad, within the UF International Center (UFIC), offers the opportunity to study in a wide range of academic and cultural settings. The office coordinates 32 semester and yearlong programs and 28 summer programs in 24 countries. Study abroad programs satisfy the General Education International requirement and also may fulfill requirements for a major or minor, as well as basic distribution area requirements and UF Summer residency. Interested students should contact the UF International Center in 170 Hub or the undergraduate coordinator.
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