2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
The Major: An undergraduate major in religion consists of 10 courses (30 credit hours) with grades of C or better. These courses must be taken from the introductory, intermediate and advanced levels of the religion curriculum and they must expose the student to both eastern and western thought.
Undergraduate majors are required to complete: one course in Asian religion (REL 2317, REL 2341, REL 3318, REL 3330, REL 3335, REL 3336, REL 4337), one course in Islam (REL 2362, REL 3317, REL 3366, REL 3367, REL 4364, REL 4369), and one course in Jewish or Christian Scripture (REL 2210, REL 2240, REL 3249, REL 3252, REL 4293). In addition, all majors must complete REL 3931 (during their junior year), and complete a total of three 4000-level courses, at least one of which must be a comparative study course (REL 4933).
Majors may not count more than three introductory courses (2000-level) toward their 30 hours. No more than three courses (nine credit hours) may be in approved cognate courses from other departments and no more than four courses (12 credit hours) may be transferred from another institution. Every two semesters all majors must consult with the undergraduate adviser.
Honors: To graduate cum laude, candidates must have a minimum junior-/senior-level grade point average of 3.5 for both their last 60 credit hours and all religion courses. For magna cum laude or summa cum laude, candidates must also write an honors thesis (REL 4932) that receives a grade of B+ or A.
The Minor: A minor in religion consists of five courses (15 hours) with grades of C or better. Three of these courses must be taken at the intermediate or advanced level at UF. All students must consult an adviser.
General Education: Most religion courses fulfill general education requirements in humanities (H). Students taking religion courses to fulfill general education should take these courses at the introductory (2000) or intermediate (3000) level.
There are no prerequisites for 2000- level courses. Detailed descriptions of current and prospective courses are available in Anderson Hall, Room 107, before registration and from faculty members.
Religion
To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical-tracking criteria.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
Semester 2:
- Maintain 2.0 UF GPA
Semester 3:
- Complete 1 religion course
Semester 4:
- Complete 1 additional religion course with a 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work
Semester 5:
- Complete 1 additional religion course with a 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work
|
Semester 1 |
Credits |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Foreign language |
4-5 |
|
Mathematics (MGF 1106 recommended) (GE) |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Total |
13-14 |
|
Semester 2 |
Credits |
|
Asian Religion (REL 2317, 3330, 3336 or 4490) |
3 |
|
Mathematics (GE) |
3 |
|
Foreign language |
3-5 |
|
Biological Science (GE) |
3 |
|
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15-17 |
|
Semester 3 |
Credits |
|
Jewish or Christian Scripture (REL 2210, 2240, 3249, 3252 or 4293) |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Physical Science (GE) |
3 |
|
Elective (or foreign language, if 4-3-3 option) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 4 |
Credits |
|
Islam (REL 3363, 3367 or 3370) |
3 |
|
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Biological Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Science laboratory (GE-P or B) |
1 |
|
Composition |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 5 |
Credits |
|
REL 3931 Junior Seminar |
3 |
|
Religion elective, 3000 level or higher |
3 |
|
Physical Science (GE) |
3 |
|
Electives |
6 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
|
Religion electives (one at 3000 or above, and one at 4000 level) |
6 |
|
Electives |
9 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
REL 4933 Comparative Seminar (GE-H) |
3 |
|
Religion elective, 3000 level or higher |
3 |
|
Electives (3000 level or higher, not in major) |
9 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 8 |
Credits |
|
Religion elective, 4000 level |
3 |
|
Electives (3000 level or higher, not in major) |
9 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Total Required for Degree |
120 |