Professors Utzinger, Vogel; Associate Professor Harris; Assistant Professor Cifers.
Chair: Jeffery A. Vogel
The requirements for a major in Religion are 31 hours in Religion courses, including at least one course at the 200-level or above in each of the four areas of study: world religions, Biblical studies, Christian theology and ethics, and American and historical studies. Additionally, the major requires two courses at the 300-level or higher, as well as the pre-thesis seminar and the departmental colloquium (Religion 444 and Religion 445). In addition to Religion courses, up to two courses from among Classical Studies 219, Greek 303, History 360, and Philosophy 217 may serve as electives toward the religion major.
The requirements for a minor in Religion are 19 hours of courses in Religion. The minor requires two courses at the 200-level or higher, one additional course at the 300-level or above, as well as the pre-thesis seminar and the departmental colloquium (Religion 444 and Religion 445). In addition to Religion courses, one course from among Classical Studies 219, Greek 303, History 360, and Philosophy 217 may serve as an elective toward the Religion minor. serve as electives toward the Religion minor.
updated 7/10/2026