MAJORS
Religious Studies
Religious Studies with concentrations in: Biblical Studies, Pre-Theological Studies
Religious Studies Teaching

MINORS
Religious Studies
Religious Studies Teaching

Rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions where "faith seeks understanding," Religious Studies provides opportunities to examine the religious experience and its multiple expressions. Through academic inquiry, scholarly research, community-based learning, and intellectual reflection, students explore the religious dimensions of human experience, harmonize their own religious commitments and traditions with their intellectual, critical, and cultural development, and deepen their own spiritualities with a vision toward justice and peace. At the same time, all are called to develop a genuine respect and appreciation for the truths and values expressed in the traditions and spiritualities of others.

POLICIES
Students planning a major or minor in Religious Studies should consult with an advisor in the Religious Studies Department at the beginning of their program. Normally, a minimum of 20 credits for the major or 12 credits for the minor must be taken in Religious Studies at Edgewood. Any transfer of religious studies credits is subject to evaluation by the department.

The Religious Studies curriculum includes three areas of investigation: A. Scriptures/Sacred Texts; B. Religious Traditions; and C. Religion in the Human Community.

To meet individual goals and needs, suitable adaptations of the following programs may be arranged. Students interested in youth, campus, family, pastoral, liturgical, social justice, or other specialized ministries are encouraged to supplement their Religious Studies major with appropriate minors or concentrations in disciplines related to this work. The RS advisor will assist in exploring and choosing among the options.

To fulfill the General Education computer competency requirement, Religious Studies majors must demonstrate the competencies described on the checklist available from the Department.