Religious Studies Major
Check Sheet
Nine courses in Religious Studies are required for the major.
REL 260 Theories of Religion and REL 400 Capstone Experience are required. The seven other courses are electives at the levels outlined below.
Three Courses in Religious Studies at Any Level
- 3 courses within the Religious Studies department, noted below as considered to be Religious Studies courses, or approved by the chairperson
Two Courses at the 200-level or Above
- 2 courses at the 200-level which are with the Religious Studies department, noted below as considered to be Religious Studies courses, or approved by the chairperson
Theory Course
- REL 260 Theories of Religion
Two Courses at the 300-level or Above
- 2 courses at the 300-level or 400-level which are with the Religious Studies department, noted below as considered to be Religious Studies courses, or approved by the chairperson
Capstone
- REL 400 Capstone Experience in Religious Studies
Notes:
- The following FYS and IDS courses are automatically considered to be Religious Studies Courses: FYS 150, 192-3, IDS 214, 228, 238, and 331.
- Students may petition the department to apply additional courses to the major that are taught outside the Religious Studies Department (at Gettysburg College, at other US institutions, or at study abroad programs. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. To petition for department approval, the student should email the department chairperson with their request as soon as possible.