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Religious Studies

Associate in Arts



Program Details

The Religious Studies Associate of Arts Degree is designed for those who want a humanities undergraduate background focusing on religion as a preparation for further study in such fields as education, law, social work, counseling and government service; wish to pursue further studies in religion with the aim of teaching and/or doing research in the subject, or are considering a career in various religious ministries or in religious education. Religious Studies examines Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and other less familiar traditions. Studying religious traditions develops habits of mind that are very important for life in our multicultural society. Familiarity with the world’s religions is necessary for an understanding of churchstate issues in America and of geo-political conflicts in South Asia, the Middle East and elsewhere. This degree requires a total of 18 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Compare and contrast at least two methods used to study religion.
  2. Compare and contrast at least two of the major religious traditions, focusing on an ethical aspect and on an aspect of worship.
  3. Identify and explain at least two aspects of the world-views held by at least two of the major Asian religious traditions.
  4. Identify and explain at least two major theological issues dividing Protestantism, Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy.