Course variations

Course summary

program is built around the central themes relating to spiritual questions and the ways in which the world’s major religions address such questions to give graduates a solid knowledge of the history, philosophy, and sociology of religions. A flexible look at questions and research juxtaposes the world’s religious philosophies with the traditions, beliefs, rites, ethics, communities, and cultures of a variety of faiths. The program prepares students for graduate study in such fields as religion, seminary, social work, international studies, or law. Advanced skills in reading, thinking, and writing also qualify graduates to excel in a number of fields of employment, including government service and denominational, nondenominational, and secular not-for-profit agencies. Its graduates have many career options. Whether the students choose a career in a church setting, a non-profit agency, in the mental-health field, or social services, they will have a variety of choices available for their future like Clergy, Teaching, Inspirational author, Social service, Museum staff, Student affairs, Arts organization staff, Ethics consultant, Congressional staff, Research, Congregational leader, Non-denominational counselor, Public relations, Ministerial counselor, Non-profit sector position, Peace Corps, Religious affairs consultant, Youth director.

Program modules

The course include ENGL 101 English Composition I, MATH 102 Beginning Algebra, HIST 101 History of World Civilization, RELI 120 Bible Survey, ENGL 102 English Composition, HIST 102 History of World Civ II, SOCI 201 Introduction to Sociology, HUMN 300 Religion and the Arts, PHIL 106 Logic and Critical Thinking, PHIL 201 Intro to Philosophy, PSYC 201 General Psychology, RELI 220 Intro to the Old Testament, RELI 350 World Religions, ASTR 201 Understanding the Universe, ENGL 210 Survey of World Literature II, PHIL 190 Ethics, RELI 210 Intro to the New Testament, RELI 215 Judaism, Christianity, Islam, PSYC 302 Social Psychology, RELI 225 Religion and Culture, RELI 360 Literature of Religions, PHIL 380 Faith and Science, RELI 309 Eastern Religions, RELI 310 Studies in the Gospels, RELI 320 Islamic Civilization, PSYC 450 Cognitive Psychology, PSYC 480 Death and Dying, RELI 400 History of Biblical Interp, PSYC 481 Counseling, SOCI 480 Sociology of Religion, RELI 490 Senior Capstone.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must require a minimum TOEFL score for computerized exam (173), internet based (61) or IELTS (5.5); and they must hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in another field with a GPA of 2.75 or better.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Mountain State University

Department name

School of Arts and Sciences