Religious Studies Concentration, Multidisciplinary Studies, BA

Program Director: Mary Nyangweso (D 303 Brewster Building; 252-737-2422; wangilam@ecu.edu)

The Multidisciplinary Studies, BA offers a concentration in religious studies. Students fulfilling the degree requirements are awarded a Multidisciplinary Studies, BA.

Religious studies is a nonsectarian and interdisciplinary program in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences designed to provide students with an understanding of religion as historical and cultural phenomena. Courses explore religion in its various dimensions – aesthetic, anthropological, ethical, historical, literary, philosophical, political, psychological, and sociological.

A maximum of 6 s.h. may be used to satisfy general education requirements and requirements for the religious studies concentration. Study abroad programs having prior approval of the program director will be accepted for a maximum of 6 s.h. toward the concentration. Additional courses beyond those listed below will be accepted if the courses significantly further the student’s understanding of religion and if the courses have prior approval of the program director. Interested students should contact the program director for advising.

For more information about religious studies, please contact the program director or visit the program website.

The Multidisciplinary Studies, BA (religious studies concentration) requires 120 s.h. as follows:

1. General education requirements including those listed below - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)

Note: This concentration does not require specific general education courses.

2. Demonstrated foreign language proficiency through level 2004 - 12 s.h.

(For information about the foreign language requirement view Special Requirements for the BA Degree in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section and Placement Testing, Foreign Language in the Admission and Readmission section.)

3. Core - 30 s.h.

A minimum of 24 s.h. in section 3 and 4 must be above 2999.

a. Research and seminar courses (6 s.h.)

b. Approved courses in the religious studies concentration (24 s.h.)

Required course - 3 s.h.

Elective courses - 21 s.h.

4. Minor or approved electives - 18 s.h.

A minimum of 24 s.h. in sections 3 and 4 must be above 2999.