Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies requires 30 semester hours of coursework, including at least 15 semester hours in core courses. Students select from at least three of the five core areas:

• Social Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Religion
• Religion in History
• Religion in Global Context
• Religion, Values, and Culture
• Special Topics and Events

The remaining 15 semester hours may be taken from any core area or any religious studies course (prefix RELS). Of the 30 semester hours, at least two courses (6 semester hours) must be numbered 3000 or above.

Requirements

Students must maintain a 2.00 grade-point average (GPA) in all courses for the major. A minimum of 15 semester hours for the major must be earned at the University of Iowa. Students must complete the college's graduation requirements, which include at least 120 semester hours of coursework and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education CLAS Core.

Coursework

Courses for the major may not be taken pass
onpass.

Core Areas

The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies requires 30 semester hours of coursework, including at least 15 semester hours in core courses. Students select from at least three of the five core areas:

• Social Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Religion
• Religion in History
• Religion in Global Context
• Religion, Values, and Culture
• Special Topics and Current Events

Additional Coursework

Five courses from any core area listed previously or the list of elective courses (15 semester hours)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies is offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of religious studies, including the opportunity to explore various core areas and elective courses.

Research Areas

The University of Iowa's Department of Religious Studies is involved in various research areas, including:

• Faculty Publications
• Faculty Grants and Awards
• Student Research Support
• Journal of Religious Ethics (JRE)
• Mathal: Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Multidisciplinary Studies (IMEMS)
• Alumni Publications

Graduate Programs

The University of Iowa also offers graduate programs in Religious Studies, including:

• Master of Arts in Religious Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies

People

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Iowa consists of:

• Faculty
• Visiting Faculty
• Emeritus Faculty
• Staff
• PhD Candidates
• Graduate Students

About

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Iowa has a rich history and is committed to providing students with a high-quality education. The department is also involved in various events and activities, including:

• News
• Events
• Mission and Focus
• History
• Advisory Board
• Alumni