Religious Studies emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete the an Associate of Science degree in Religious Studies will be able to:
- Define religion and describe various world religions.
- Draw from disciplines across the liberal arts to illustrate ways in which people have historically interpreted, celebrated, and described the divine.
- Create written descriptions and arguments of how religions have shaped and been shaped by cultural, societal, and economic forces.
- Demonstrate cultural competency.
Requirements
General Education Requirements: 43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet these requirements.
Liberal Arts Core Requirement: 15
See the degree requirements section for a list of Liberal Arts Core courses. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet these requirements.
Program Requirements and Electives: 33
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
Winter Term
| R 103 | Religions of Eastern World | 3 |
| SPN 102 | First Year Spanish II | 4 |
| Communication | 3 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| Writing/Composition | 3 |
Spring Term
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| SPN 103 | First Year Spanish III | 4 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
PE 231 satisfies a general education requirement.
Second Year
Fall Term
| R 202 | Intro to Religious Studies | 3 |
| SPN 201 | Second Year Spanish I | 4 |
| Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
Winter Term
| SPN 202 | Second Year Spanish II | 4 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
| Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
Spring Term
| SPN 203 | Second Year Spanish III | 4 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core V | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 91