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Colby College 2010-2011 Course Catalogue
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RELIGIOUS STUDIESThe study of religion in a college curriculum involves the historical and comparative scrutiny of the religious traditions of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Inevitably, the examination of basic questions about religion, such as the existence and nature of God, religious experience, and the role of religion in society, are central to the discipline. REQUIREMENTS +Requirements for the Major in Religious StudiesA
minimum of 10 courses, to include at least one from each of the
following groups: Eastern religions (211, 212); Judaism and Islam (181, 182, History 285); history of Christianity
(216, 236, 258, 259); biblical literature (143, 144). The 10 required courses will include three religious
studies courses at the 300 level or above and a senior independent
study project. The three required 300-level courses may not include
courses from other departments or institutions. The senior independent
study project may take one of three forms: a four-credit independent
study (491 or 492) with a religious studies faculty sponsor, a
two-semester project in the honors program (483, 484) described below,
or a Senior Scholars project with one mentor from the religious studies
faculty. As part of the culminating experience, all seniors are required to present their independent research as part of the Undergraduate Research Symposium. The point scale for retention of the major applies to all courses that count toward the major. Honors Program in Religious StudiesStudents
majoring in religious studies who have a grade point average of 3.65 or
higher in the major may apply during the junior year for admission to
the honors program. Proposal and bibliography must be submitted to the
department chair by April 15. On successful completion of the work for
the honors program, including a thesis, their graduation from the
College will be noted as being “With Honors in Religious Studies.” A
minimum of six courses in religious studies, including at least one
from each of the following groups: Eastern religions (211, 212);
Judaism and Islam (181, 182, History 285); history of Christianity (216, 236, 258, 259); biblical literature
(143,144). The six required courses will include two religious studies courses at the 300 level or above.
The two required 300-level courses may not include courses from other
departments or institutions.Requirements for the Minor in Religious StudiesOTHER APPLICABLE COURSES +Courses from other departments that can serve as electives in religious studies major
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