Irving Alan Sparks, Ph.D., Professor of Religious Studies, Chair of Department
Willard L. Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Religious Studies
Linda D. Holler, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Religious Studies
Risa Levitt Kohn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
The Department offers advanced coursework in religious studies which may be used toward fulfilling advanced degree requirements in Interdisciplinary Studies and in other departments with the approval of the student's graduate adviser.
580. A Major Figure (3) I, II
Prerequisite: Three units of religious studies.
Life, works and significance of one major figure in a religious tradition. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units.
581. Major Theme (3) I, II
Prerequisites: Three units of religious studies and upper division
or graduate standing.
Advanced systematic study of a theme or motif selected from major religious traditions. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units.
582. Major Text (1-3)
Prerequisites: Three units of religious studies and upper division
or graduate standing.
Advanced systematic study of a selected scripture or classic text(s) selected from one of the major religious traditions. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units.
583. Major Tradition (3)
Prerequisites: Three units of religious studies and upper division
or graduate standing.
Advanced systematic study of the doctrines, practices, and development of a major religious tradition. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units.
596. Advanced Topics in Religious Studies (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Advanced selected topics in religious studies. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum credit of six units of 596 applicable to a master's degree. Maximum combined credit of six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30-unit master's degree.
696. Seminar in Selected Topics (3)
Prerequisite: Twelve upper division units in religious studies.
Directed research in a major problem or movement in religious studies. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree. Maximum combined credit of six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30 unit master's degree.
798. Special Study (1-3) Cr/NC/SP
Prerequisites: Twelve upper division units in religious studies and
consent of staff; to be arranged with department chair and instructor.
Individual study. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
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