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Bachelor of Arts in Religion |
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| Course Title: |
Bachelor of Arts in Religion | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Religion | |
| College: |
American Public University 
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| Course Description: |
The Bachelor of Arts in Religion program is a social science degree where students study the cultural, political, and spiritual aspects of religion while being exposed to the theological tenets of religious thought. They examine Eastern and Western religions, both historical and contemporary. Graduates of this program are inclined toward professions that include aspects of pastoral assistance and human services. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Bachelor of Arts in Religion (American Public University) American Public University's Bachelor of Arts in Religion program is a social science degree. Students enrolled in this program will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and skills related to religion by studying cultural, political, and spiritual aspects of religion and at the same time being exposed to the theological concepts of religious thought. In this online religion program, students will explore Eastern and Western religions, both historical and contemporary. Required courses in online Bachelor of Arts in Religion degree program include: • Core Requirements (24 hours) - COLL300 Research, Analysis, and Writing - PHIL410 God and World - RELS101 Introduction to the Study of Religion - RELS201 Introduction to World Religions - RELS405 Myth and Ritual - RELS411 Religious Existentialism - RELS412 Religious Fundamentalism - SOCI420 Sociology of Religion • Major Requirements (18 hours) - RELS201 Religious in America - RELS211 Introduction to the Old Testament - RELS212 Introduction to the New Testament - RELS311 Introduction to the Bible - RELS314 Catholicism and the Modern World - RELS321 Black Religion in America - RELS330 Religions of the Middle East - RELS350 Hinduism - RELS351 Buddhism - RELS352 Muhammad - RELS422 The Teachings of Jesus - RELS431 Islamic Law and Theology - RELS441 Modern and Contemporary Judaism - RELS452 Religious Cults • Institutional Requirements (3 hours) • General Education (34 hours) • Final Program Requirement (3 hours) • General Electives (39 hours) Program Objectives: Aside from the institutional and general education level learning objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Religion, the program also looks for the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of religion, graduates in this degree program will be able to: - Define the term “religion” and recognize religion’s influence in the society. - Determine and summarize the unique and universal forms of religious expression like sacred places, symbols, ethics, as well as rituals. - Discuss the thoughts that constitute a religious worldview like the creation of the world, good and evil, salvation, as well as the meaning of suffering. - Determine the various political, social, and other forms of religious life that are evident in different societies. - Synthesize knowledge of the cultural, social, scientific and religious aspects of society. - Appreciate the role that faith can play in a balanced worldview. Career Opportunities: Upon completion, graduates of American Public University's Bachelor of Arts in Religion degree program are inclined toward professions that include aspects of pastoral assistance and human services. Admission requirements: Students must have completed high school diploma or recognized equivalent such as a GED certificate or secondary school through home schooling as defined by state law. This minimum 120- to 124-credit-hour program is the standard “four-year” undergraduate degree preferred by most employers and prepares students for graduate study. Students who enroll in this bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course. In addition, students should have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 520 with TWE of 4.0 on paper-based test, 190 on computer-based test; reading - 21, writing - 23, speaking - 10, listening - 14 on internet-based test and IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0. |
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| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
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