The Religious Studies Program

The NEW Major Curriculum

Admission Requirements

Admission to the degree program in religious studies requires a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0. Students must earn an overall GPA of 2.0 as well as a 2.0 in all religious studies courses counted toward the major in order to graduate with a religious studies major.

Degree Requirements

If admitted to the Program for Religious Studies, the student will be required to complete satisfactorily 30 hours of coursework:

30 hours of coursework including:

• One 100-level course (RELG 102 or 105)
• Three 200-level courses (RELG 210, 219, 222, 223, 230, 231, 232, 255, or 293)
• Six 300-400 level courses (PHIL 308, RELG 350 and 494 are required; choose remaining courses from RELG 303, 304, 305, 493, or SOCA 336)

The NEW Minor Curriculum

Requirements

Any student admitted to an undergraduate degree program at WVU may undertake a minor in religious studies. The minor consists of 15 hours of course work in religious studies, with at least nine hours at the upper-level (300-level or above). A grade of at least "C" must be earned in all courses counted toward the minor.

It is the responsibility of students minoring in religious studies to maintain close contact with the office of the Program for Religious Studies concerning the scheduling of the above courses.

NOTE: Please click on the link below to access the previous Religious Studies major and minor.

Major and Minor Requirements up to 2007