Religion Transfer Pathway (AA)

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The objective study of religion seeks to elucidate the cultural, historical, and literary contexts in which religious beliefs and behaviors originate, spread, and transform. While always respecting the various faiths and people who hold them, the objective study of religion is a critical and analytical pursuit.

Suggested Course Plan by Semester

Pathway Code: RELG

General Education Requirements (38 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective

Humanities (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s)

The following are the recommended electives for this pathway:

HIS6420 - World History I 3 hour(s)
REL6432 - Survey of the Old Testament 3 hour(s)
PHO6447 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 hour(s)

Social Sciences (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC).
For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s)

The following are recommended electives for this pathway:

SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology 3 hour(s)
PSY6711 - General Psychology 3 hour(s)
ANT6911 - Cultural Anthropology 3 hour(s)

Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from Lab Science Elective(s) .

Lab Science Elective 5 hour(s) ___________________________

Pathway Electives (24 hours)

The Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 24 hours of Pathway Electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block.

ART2111 - Art Appreciation 3 hour(s)
HIS6421 - World History II 3 hour(s)
LIT2511 - Introduction to Literature 3 hour(s)
MUS2611 - Music Appreciation 3 hour(s)
PHO6460 - Ethics 3 hour(s)
REL6434 - Survey of the New Testament 3 hour(s)
REL6436 - Life and Teachings of Christ 3 hour(s)
REL6430 - Comparative Religions 3 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley Degree, however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.