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Nov 22, 2024
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2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog
Bachelor of Arts in World Religions
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The World Religions faculty offers a 30 s.h. Bachelor of Arts in World Religions. The program acquaints students with the world’s great religious traditions and engages them in critical reflection on diverse religious values, ideals, and practices and in interreligious dialogue. Students graduating with a major in World Religions are well prepared for a variety of careers, as well as for admission to graduate programs in World Religions. The program offers career tracks in pre-law, pre-business, pre-health, pre-government, pre-social work, and pre-journalism. Other related programs include a minor in Philosophy and World Religions, and a minor in Ethics, in addition to the Certificates of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) of 12 s.h. each, in World Religions, Ethics, and Asian Philosophy and Religion. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all World Religions courses.
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General Education
All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .
Rowan Core
All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .
Program Requirements
Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in Rowan University coursework. (Transfer courses/credit do not count toward the Rowan University GPA.). A minimum of 30 s.h. of coursework must be completed at/through Rowan University. Only grades of “D-” or above may apply to graduation/degree requirements (Some programs may set higher minimums).
Experiential Learning
Students must complete an Experiential Learning course as a Non-program Elective. Students choose from a bank of experiential learning courses: 0-6 S.H. See bank of experiential learning courses on website and full program guide for details.
A. Foundational Courses: 3 s.h.
B. Introductory and Mid-level Courses: 6 s.h.
Choose two courses. One course must be non-western. C. Methodology course: 3 s.h.
D. Upper-level courses: 9 s.h.
- 3 Upper level classes Required
- 2 Upper level classes must be from Departmental Bank
Departmental Upper-level Courses:
Optional Non-Departmental Upper-level Courses:
E. Electives-Choose two Introductory, Mid-Level, or Upper-Level courses: 6 s.h.
F. Capstone: 3 s.h.
Students must attend 2 career events prior to graduation.
Total Departmental Requirements for BA in World Religions: 30 s.h.
Total General Education, Rowan Experience, and electives: 90 s.h.
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