2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
An undergraduate major in religion consists of 10 courses (30 credit hours) with grades of C or better. These courses must be taken from the introductory, intermediate and advanced levels of the religion curriculum and they must expose the student to both eastern and western thought.
General Education: Most religion courses fulfill general education requirements in humanities (H). Students taking religion courses to fulfill general education should take these courses at the introductory (2000) or intermediate (3000) level.
There are no prerequisites for 2000-level courses. Detailed descriptions of current and prospective courses are available in Anderson Hall, Room 107, before registration and from faculty members.
| Religion |
| College: Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Degree: Bachelor of Arts |
| Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Minor: Yes |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: www.religion.ufl.edu |
An undergraduate major in religion consists of 10 courses (30 credit hours) with grades of C or better. These courses must be taken from the introductory, intermediate and advanced levels of the religion curriculum and they must expose the student to both eastern and western thought.
Required for the Major
- One course in Asian religion (REL 2317, REL 2341, REL 3318, REL 3330, REL 3335, REL 3336, REL 4337, REL 4345, REL 4349),
- One course in Islam (REL 2362, REL 3317, REL 3366, REL 3367, REL 4364), and
- One course in Jewish or Christian Scripture (REL 2210, REL 2240, REL 3249, REL 3252, REL 4293).
- In addition, all majors must complete REL 3931 (during their junior year), and
- Complete a total of three 4000-level courses, at least one of which must be the comparative study course (REL 4933).
- Majors may not count more than three introductory courses (2000-level) toward their 30 hours.
- No more than three courses (nine credit hours) may be in approved cognate courses from other departments and
- No more than four courses (12 credit hours) may be transferred from another institution.
- Every two semesters all majors must consult the undergraduate adviser.
General Education: Most religion courses fulfill general education requirements in humanities (H). Students taking religion courses to fulfill general education should take these courses at the introductory (2000) or intermediate (3000) level.
There are no prerequisites for 2000-level courses. Detailed descriptions of current and prospective courses are available in Anderson Hall, Room 107, before registration and from faculty members.
To remain on track, students must meet the following critical-tracking criteria.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
Semester 2:
- Maintain 2.0 UF GPA
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 religion course
Semester 4:
- Complete 1 additional religion course with a 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work
Semester 5:
- Complete 1 additional religion course with a 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 4-5 |
| Mathematics (MGF 1106 recommended) (GE) | 3 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| Asian Religion (REL 2317, REL 2341, REL 3330 or REL 3336) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 3-5 |
| Biological Science (GE) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 15-17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| Jewish or Christian Scripture (REL 2210, REL 2240, REL 3249 or REL 3252) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE) | 3 |
| Elective (or foreign language, if 4-3-3 option) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| Islam (REL 2362, REL 3317, REL 3366 or REL 3367) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Biological Sciences (GE) | 3 |
| Science laboratory (GE–P or B) | 1 |
| Composition | 3 |
| Elective | 3-0 |
| Total | 16-13 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| REL 3931 Junior Seminar | 3 |
| Religion elective, 3000 level or higher | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE) | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| Religion electives (one at 3000 or above, and one at 4000 level) | 6 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| REL 4933 The Comparative Study of Religion (GE–H) | 3 |
| Religion elective, 3000 level or higher | 3 |
| Electives (3000 level or higher, not in major) | 9 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| Religion elective, 4000 level | 3 |
| Electives (3000 level or higher, not in major) | 9 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |