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School of ArtsReligious StudiesGeneral Requirements:Students of each school of the College must complete nine credits in Religious Studies, including RELS 110 in freshman year and two three-credit elective courses in the following years. Students elect one course from Group A (The Religious Traditions) and one from Group B (Religion and Contemporary Thought). Requirements for a Major in Religious Studies:Students majoring in Religious Studies must complete at least RELS 110 and twenty-seven credits in courses numbered 300 and above, including two major seminars (RELS 470). These courses are selected in consultation with the Department Chairperson. The elective courses will ordinarily include at least one course from each of the following areas of study: biblical studies, Christian theology, ethics, and world religious traditions. For serious reason the majors' seminar requirement may be waived by the Chairperson and another acceptable course will be substituted. A minimum grade of C is required for credit toward the major. Please note: Students intending to major should register with the Department Chair. Requirements for a Minor in Religious Studies:Students minoring in Religious Studies must complete at least RELS 110 and twelve credits in departmental courses numbered 300 and above, including one majors' seminar. A minimum grade of C is required for credit toward the minor. Please note: Students intending to minor should register with the Department Chair. Religious Studies Honors Thesis:Both majors and those completing a minor with a 3.5 or greater cumulative index are eligible to develop an independent research project (RELS 480) under the supervision of a major reader and a second reader in the fall semester. In the spring, the student will present a completed and revised honors thesis (RELS 481) to the readers. Upon the successful completion of this process, the Religious Studies Department will award the student with honors recognition. Concentration in Catholic Studies:A student who majors or minors in Religious Studies may choose to concentrate on the Catholic tradition. This concentration focuses on Catholic beliefs, religious practices, moral teachings, and attitudes to other religious traditions, both in terms of the historical development of Catholicism and as subjects of contemporary discussion and debate. An academic and critical program, the Concentration in Catholic Studies aims at providing the interested student with an understanding of the diversity and richness of the Catholic tradition. Those majoring in Religious Studies who wish to pursue the Concentration in Catholic Studies must complete RELS 110, a biblical course, two majors' seminars, and eighteen credits from the following: RELS 311, 313, 317, 325, 326, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 404, 405, 414, 426, 430, 432, 433, 435, 436 and 440. Those minoring in Religious Studies who wish to pursue the Concentration in Catholic Studies must complete RELS 110, a biblical course or RELS 311, a majors' seminar and six credits from the courses listed above. Additional Resources:39 Steps: A Manhattan College Style Sheet For Further Information:Claudia Setzer, Chairperson
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