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For more information about majors and minors at Merrimack, consult the online course catalog.
As a religious and theological studies major, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the role religion plays in human life and development.
In the religious and theological studies program, you will:
To target your academic experience, you may choose from two different tracks:
You will have opportunities to learn outside the classroom.
With a degree in religious and theological studies, you will be well equipped to pursue a career in business, law, management, international relations, education, medicine, law enforcement, government or social services. Understanding the basic beliefs and convictions of others prepares you to succeed in our increasingly interconnected world.
Positions may include:
Religious and theological studies must complete a minimum of 38 credits in the major, as follows:
Emphasis in Theological Studies
RTS 1XXX | Any Introductory RTS course (1000 level) |
One course in: | World Religions |
Two courses in: | Biblical Studies |
One course in: | Christian History |
One course in: | Systematic Theology |
One course in: | Religion, Society and Ethics |
Two electives in: | Religious and Theological Studies |
RTS 4900 | Seminar in Religious and Theological Studies (taken in junior or senior year) |
Elective
One elective may be selected from the following list of approved courses outside the department:
FAA 3100 | Music and Spirituality |
HIS 3355 | Barbarians and Holy Men: The History of Late Antiquity |
HIS 3360 | Medieval Civilization |
HIS 3365 | The History of Muslim Communities, 600-1600 |
HIS 3366 | History of Modern Middle East |
HIS 3370 | Renaissance, Reformation and Exploration |
PHL 2330 | History of Medieval Philosophy |
PHL 2350W | Philosophy of Augustine |
PHL 2420 | Asian Philosophy |
PHL 3040 | Philosophy of Religion |
PHL 3180 | Existentialism |
Notes
Major GPA: The GPA for the religious and theological studies major will be calculated by taking the average of courses designated RTS.
Honor Society: Merrimack College is a member of the National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology (Theta Alpha Kappa), which is open to students who have completed at least 12 credits in religious and theological studies and have at least a 3.50 GPA in the major and an overall GPA of at least 3.00.
For more information about majors and minors at Merrimack, consult the online course catalog.