Double Major in Religious Studies (with RS as the second major)
Are you considering a double major in Religious Studies? Great choice! Religious Studies covers a wide range of fascinating courses on religions and religious phenomena from around the world that complement other majors. The major in Religious Studies is also recognized by graduate schools and many major businesses as well-suited for advanced studies and international business relations. RS provides the necessary critical thinking skills for all fields of research--including medical school--and equips majors for jobs requiring sensitivity for multi-cultural transactions and dialogue.
The double major in Religious Studies provides an intercultural and multi-disciplinary liberal arts education that can pair well with many majors. A double major in Religious Studies can help you stand out in job interviews and graduate school applications, especially if you are majoring in a field outside of the Humanities. It also improves your reading, writing, discussion, and analytical skills.
Units earned in the double major are applicable towards General Education Credit including 3 units of Title V requirements and Critical Reasoning (G.E.: A2).
The Double Major in Religious Studies consists of 30 units.
Current requirements for a double major in Religious Studies
1. Lower Division Required Courses (6 units)
Select one course from the following:
2. Upper Division (24 units)
a. Required Junior-Level Course (3 units)
b. Upper Division Electives (18 units)
Choose from any upper division Religious Studies courses through consultation with the department chair. Up to two upper division courses (totaling 6 units) in Jewish Studies (JS) will count toward RS electives. Six units of the study of a foreign language at the university level (or its equivalent) may be used for one 3 unit elective in the major. Consult with the department chair for approval.
c. Proseminar (3 units)
Total Units in the Double Major Option: 30