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2019-2020 Edgewood College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Edgewood College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Religious Studies, BA


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Rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions where “faith seeks understanding,” Religious Studies at Edgewood College employs academic inquiry, scholarly research, experiential learning and intellectual reflection to examine the religious experience and its multiple expressions. In so doing, we develop our critical and intellectual capacities; expand the understanding of ourselves and our world; deepen our own spiritualities and commitments; and cultivate genuine respect and appreciation for the truths and values expressed in the traditions and spiritualities of others.

Major Requirements


A minimum of 40 credits to include:

Scriptures & Sacred Texts


8 credits of Scriptures & Sacred Texts to include:

Religious Traditions and Theologies


12 credits in Religious Traditions and Theologies to include:

Religion in the Human Community


8 credits in Religion in the Human Community to include:

Elective Courses


Students will also need to select 12 elective credits from any of the three areas of study. The total of 40 credits in academic courses normally includes a minimum of 16 credits in one area, a minimum of 8 in each of the other two areas. Professional courses (for example, Teaching Methods, Practicum and Internships) are taken in addition to the minimum of 40 credits in academic courses. Students may also choose to take approved courses through the UW Collaborative Program .

Scriptures and Sacred Texts


(0 to 8 additional credits)

Religious Traditions and Theologies


(0 to 4 additional credits):

Religion in the Human Community


(0 to 8 additional credits):

Independent Research and Writing

Up to six additional credits in Independent Research and Writing:

Professional Courses in Religious Studies


The following professional courses are open to any Religious Studies majors or minors preparing to teach or serve in another professional ministry. Credits from Professional courses do not count as part of the academic major or minor, but they do count as elective course toward the Bachelor of Arts degree.

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