Anthropology and Religious Studies, BA

Anthropology (24 credit hours)

• SW 215-AN - Being Human – Anthropological Approaches to Life and Meaning Min Units: 3
• AN 101 - An Introduction to History & Anthropology Min Units: 3
• AN 352 - Ethnography Min Units: 3

• OR course approved by advisor

• AN 390 - Development of Anthropological Thought Min Units: 3
• 9 additional hours in AN, at least 6 of which must be at 300-level and above
• AN 460 - Capstone Seminar in Anthropology Min Units: 3

Religion (21 credit hours)

• TI 250-RL - Religions of the World Min Units: 3

• Three from the following:

  • RL 353 - Buddhism: Past and Present, Min Units 3   
  • RL 358 - Hinduism: Past and Present, Min Units 3  
  • RL 377 - Hinduism, Gender, and the Goddess, Min Units 3  
  • RL 354 - Islam: Religion, Culture, Society, Min Units 3  
  • RL 363 - Religion, Politics, and Conflict in South Asia, Min Units 3  
  • Any similiar course approved by the chair of Philosophy, Religion, and Classics
• RL 381 - Theory and Method in the Study of Religion Min Units: 3
• Six additional hours in Religion (under close supervision of the student’s RL or AN advisor)

Additional Requirements

At least two of the following (either covering or in addition to the requirements above):

• Honors Thesis
• Capstone
• Field School/Study Abroad of at least 3 credits
• Internship

Total credit hours required: 45