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Major Requirements

  1. Thirty-six credits in Religious Studies including REL 103, 400 and 500 (senior thesis and oral examination).
  2. Remaining program of study will be constructed on an individual basis in consultation with members of the department.
  3. Foreign language study (either ancient or modern, depending on the student's academic interests) is strongly encouraged for all majors.

Minor Requirements

  1. Twenty-four credits in Religious Studies including REL 103 and 400.
  2. Remaining program of study will be constructed on an individual basis in consultation with members of the Department.

Four credits from REL, with the exception of practicum or independent study courses, count towards the Distributive Requirements in the Humanities.

 

The Alma College Percussion Ensemble performed at the prestigious Centrum Jazz Festival, an international festival in Port Townsend, Wash., in July 2007. Alma was the only college group invited to perform. "It's a huge honor," says faculty director Dave Zerbe. "You can't apply to perform there; they seek you out."

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Student Profile

Jim Couture

Jim Couture
Graduation: 2009
Major: Religious Studies, Education and Engish

Jim Couture looks to his Religious Studies major to help him excel in teaching in a parochial school.

“This line of study will help me be very knowledgeable in all aspects of religion so I can ensure that the future generation of students I have will be well-rounded people with an understanding of their religion and the religions of the world,” the Saginaw junior says.

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