2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
Recent developments at home and abroad show that religion continues to be a powerful force, with both positive and negative consequences. An undergraduate major in religion provides students with the basic tools to understand the diversity of religious phenomena throughout the world in their proper historical, socio-political, psychological, cultural and philosophical contexts. Thus, students majoring in religion receive a truly interdisciplinary training that prepares them well for advanced degrees in the humanities, social sciences, law, education, journalism and social services. Many of our graduates have also gone on to work with non-government organizations or to pursue careers in ministry and church administration.
The program consists of 10 courses, which include at least one in Asian religions, one in Islam and one in Jewish or Christian Scripture. In addition, all majors must complete a junior seminar on methods and theories in the study of religion and a capstone comparative East-West seminar.
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.
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/undergraduate.html |
Recent developments at home and abroad show that religion continues to be a powerful force, with both positive and negative consequences. An undergraduate major in religion provides students with the basic tools to understand the diversity of religious phenomena throughout the world in their proper historical, socio-political, psychological, cultural and philosophical contexts. Thus, students majoring in religion receive a truly interdisciplinary training that prepares them well for advanced degrees in the humanities, social sciences, law, education, journalism and social services. Many of our graduates have also gone on to work with non-government organizations or to pursue careers in ministry and church administration.
The program consists of 10 courses, which include at least one in Asian religions, one in Islam and one in Jewish or Christian Scripture. In addition, all majors must complete a junior seminar on methods and theories in the study of religion and a capstone comparative East-West seminar.
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 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.
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.
Critical Tracking and Semester Plan
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-C, WR) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 4-5 |
| Mathematics (MGF 1106 recommended) (GE-M) | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| Asian Religion (REL 2317, REL 2341, REL 3330 or REL 3336) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 3-5 |
| Biological Science (GE-B) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 15-17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| Jewish or Christian Scripture (REL 2210, REL 2240, REL 3249 or REL 3252) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE-P) | 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-S) | 3 |
| Biological Science (GE-B) | 3 |
| Science laboratory (GE-P or GE-B) | 1 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 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-P) | 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 |
| Religion elective 4000 level | 3 |
| Religion elective 3000 level or higher | 3 |
| Electives (3000 level or higher, not in major) | 9 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| REL 4933 The Comparative Study of Religion (GE-H) | 3 |
| Electives (3000 level or higher, not in major) | 9 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |