Program: Religion, B.A. - Chowan University

Apr 09, 2025

2017-2018 Academic Catalog

GPA 2.0

Minimum Graduation Requirements (120 credit hours)

C or Better On All Courses Toward The Major

Introductory Courses (3 credit hours)

REL 221 - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3 hours or
REL 231 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3 hours

Religion Core (18 credit hours)

At least thirty-six (36) hours of Religion courses must be taken at the 300-400 level.

REL 200 - Religion Colloquim Credits: 1/2 hour
Students take REL 200 six (6) times for a total of three (3) credit hours.
REL 203 - History, Literature, and Religion of the Hebrew Bible Credits: 3 hours and
REL 213 - History, Literature, and Religion of the New Testament Credits: 3 hours and
REL 350 - History of Christianity Credits: 3 hours
REL 352 - Theory and Method in the Study of Religion Credits: 3 hours
REL 361 - Christian Theology Credits: 3 hours

Capstone Course (3 credit hours)

REL 495 - Religion Capstone Seminar Credits: 3 hours

Religion Electives (15 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

REL 246 - Baptist Life and Thought Credits: 3 hours
REL 268 - World Religions Credits: 3 hours
REL 270 - History of the World Christian Movement Credits: 3 hours
REL 280 - Introduction to Biblical Languages Credits: 3 hours
REL 290 - Missions Practicum Credits: 3 hours
REL 319 - Jesus in Contemporary Interpretation Credits: 3 hours
REL 340 - Christianity in the Roman Empire Credits: 3 hours
REL 362 - Hebrew Prophets and the Contemporary World Credits: 3 hours
REL 363 - The Social World of Early Christianity Credits: 3 hours
REL 366 - Islam Credits: 3 hours
REL 372 - Global Ministry and Cross Cultural Issues Credits: 3 hours
REL 374 - Local Church in Mission and Ministry Credits: 3 hours
REL 380 - Christian Vocations Credits: 3 hours
REL 381 - Communication for Christian Vocations Credits: 3 hours
REL 390 - Travel Study Credits: 3 hours
REL 399 - Special Topics Credits: 3 hours
REL 415 - Apocalypticism Credits: 3 hours
REL 419 - Jesus in His Historical Context Credits: 3 hours
REL 420 - Paul the Apostle Credits: 3 hours
REL 452 - Topics in the History of Christianity Credits: 3 hours
REL 470 - Theology of the World Christian Movement Credits: 3 hours
REL 490 - Internship Credits: 3 hours
REL 221 - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3 hours
REL 231 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3 hours

Additional Requirements (41 credit hours)

Free Electives Credits: 29 hours
Global Learning Core Credits: 12 hours

General Education Requirements (40 credit hours)

Social Science (3 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

ECON 250 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 251 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 151 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 3 hours
PS 101 - Introduction to American Politics Credits: 3 hours
PSYC 110 - General Psychology Credits: 3 hours
SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 hours
SOCI 207 - Marriage and Family Living Credits: 3 hours

Literature (3 credit hours)

ENGL 201 - Survey of British Literature to 1800 Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 202 - Survey of British Literature Since 1800 Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 203 - Survey of American Literature to 1865 Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 204 - Survey of American Literature Since 1865 Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 205 - Survey of Ancient World Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 206 - Survey of Modern World Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 207 - Survey of African American Literature to 1940 Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 208 - Survey of African American Literature since 1940 Credits: 3 hours

Fine Arts (3 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

ART 161 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3 hours
DRAM 161 - Drama Appreciation Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 161 - Appreciation of Film Credits: 3 hours
MUSI 161 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3 hours

Science with Laboratory (4 credit hours)

Choose from the following:

BIOL 101 - General Biology I Credits: 4 hours
BIOL 102 - General Biology II Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 101 - General Physics I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 211 - Earth Science Credits: 4 hours

Mathematics (3 credit hours)

100 level or higher Credits: 3 hours

Health (3 credit hours)

SSPE 201 - Health Credits: 3 hours

Physical Education Activity (1 credit hour)

Physical Education Activity Credits: 1 hour

Critical Thinking-Designated Courses (2 courses)

Critical Thinking (CT) courses may overlap with any other requirement:

CT-Designated Course (can be met with a course from the major or outside the major)
CT-Designated Course (can be met with a course from the major or outside the major)

Writing Intensive-Designated Courses (2 courses)

Writing Intensive (WI) courses may overlap with any other requirement:

WI-Designated Course (must be met with a course from the major)
WI-Designated Course (can be met with a course from the major or outside the major)

Religion, B.A.

Minimum Graduation Requirements (120 credit hours)

C or Better On All Courses Toward The Major

Introductory Courses (3 credit hours)

Religion Core (18 credit hours)

Capstone Course (3 credit hours)

Religion Electives (15 credit hours)

Additional Requirements (41 credit hours)

General Education Requirements (40 credit hours)

Perspectives (0 Credit Hours)

Critical Thinking (4 credit hours)

College Writing and Advanced College Writing (7 credit hours)

Religion (3 credit hours)

History (6 credit hours)

Social Science (3 credit hours)

Literature (3 credit hours)

Fine Arts (3 credit hours)

Science with Laboratory (4 credit hours)

Mathematics (3 credit hours)

Health (3 credit hours)

Physical Education Activity (1 credit hour)

Critical Thinking-Designated Courses (2 courses)

Writing Intensive-Designated Courses (2 courses)