Religion, Bachelor of Arts
To obtain a B.A. with a major in Religious Studies, a student must fulfill university, college, and departmental requirements.
Religion, Bachelor of Arts Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 46 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Academic Skills | 15 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
Writing in the Discipline Course | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
or STAT 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or STAT 1530 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| Distribution Requirements | 31 | |
Natural Science - From two disciplines and at least one lab - 7 hrs | ||
Social Science - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Humanities and Fine Arts - From two disciplines- 9 hrs | ||
Global Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
US Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirements | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Religion Major - 30 Hours Required | ||
| Required Coursework | 9 | |
| RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD (**) | ||
| RELIGION AND CRITICAL THOUGHT (^) | ||
| SENIOR SEMINAR IN RELIGION ($) | ||
| Select one 3-credit (RELI) Religion course in RELI 2100-RELI 2189 Range (Scriptural traditions) | 3 | |
| Select six additional 3-credit (RELI) Religion courses at the 3000-4000 Level | 18 | |
| At least 18 hours of Religion courses must be taken at the 3000 and 4000 levels | ||
| College Breadth (choose one option) | 15-30+ | |
| Option 1: Complete any UNO minor or undergraduate certificate - 15+ hlours | ||
| Option 2: Additional General Education Requirements - 19+ hours | ||
Additional quantitative literacy - 3 hours | ||
Additional Social Science Gen. Ed. from 3rd Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Humanities Gen. Ed. from 3rd Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Nat. and Physical Science w/ Lab - 4-5 hours | ||
| Option 3: CAS comprehensive major (50+ hours) OR any second UNO major (30+ hours) | ||
| Bachelor Arts Language Requirement | 16 | |
| FREN, GERM, Or SPAN, 1110**, 1120, 2110, 2120 | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Religion, Bachelor of Arts Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Foreign Language Course I* | 5 | |
| MATH 1220 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA (**) or INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING or QUANTITATIVE LITERACY or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT or DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION or ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | 3-4 |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (***) | 3 |
| RELI 1010 | RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD (#) | 3 |
*Level 1110 foreign language courses count as a Humanity/Fine Arts course and toward the BA requirement. If student is satisfying the BA requirement in an alternate way, then 16 credits will need to be added, with a Humanity/Fine Arts course included, in this plan. | ||
**STAT 1530: requires appropriate placement. | ||
***ENGL 1150: Appropriate English placement required. | ||
#RELI 1010 satisfies a Humanity/Fine Arts course and Global Diversity requirement, while also counting toward the Religion major. | ||
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Foreign Language Course II | 5 | |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| Scriptural Traditions Course RELI 2100-2189* | 3 | |
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (**) | 3 |
*May not be offered every semester. Offered most regularly in Summer and Fall. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| RELI 2010 | RELIGION AND CRITICAL THOUGHT (*) | 3 |
| Foreign Language Course III | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science Gen Ed with Lab | 4 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts course | 3 | |
*RELI 2010: Requires 3 credit hours in RELI courses or permission. May not be offered every semester. Offered most regularly in Summer and Fall. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Foreign Language Course IV | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science* | 3 | |
| HIST 1000 or Minor/2nd Major Course** | 3 | |
| Additional QL course or Minor/2nd Major course*** | 3 | |
| Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
*Natural/Physical Science must be in a 2nd discipline. | ||
**A&S College Requirement Options | ||
***A&S College Requirement Options | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 1010 or Minor/2nd Major course* | 3 | |
| Additional Natural Science with Lab for A&S or Minor/2nd Major course* | 3-4 | |
| Additional Humanities/Fine Arts course for A&S or course for Minor/2nd Major** | 3 | |
| Social Science Gen Ed# – Add U.S. Diversity | 3 | |
| RELI course 3000-4000 Level | 3 | |
*A&S College Requirement Option. | ||
**A&S College Requirement Options. Additional Humanities/Fine Arts course must be in a 3rd discipline. | ||
#SS must come from 2nd discipline. | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| RELI course 3000-4000 Level | 3 | |
| RELI course 3000-4000 Level | 3 | |
| Additional Social Science for A&S or Minor/2nd Major course* | 3 | |
| Elective** | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
*A&S College Requirement Options. Additional SS must be in a 3rd discipline.discipline. | ||
**Students need 27 upper level credits throughout the degree with at least 18 upper level credits within the major. Electives may need to be selected at the 3000-4000 level to reach these minimums. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| RELI course 3000-4000 Level | 3 | |
| RELI course 3000-4000 Level | 3 | |
| Elective/Minor/2nd Major Course | 3 | |
| Elective/Minor/2nd Major Course | 3 | |
| Elective** | 3 | |
**Students need 27 upper level credits throughout the degree with at least 18 upper level credits within the major. Electives may need to be selected at the 3000-4000 level to reach these minimums. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| RELI 4010 | SENIOR SEMINAR IN RELIGION | 3 |
| RELI course 3000-4000 Level | 3 | |
| Elective** | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
*RELI 4010: Requires 15 credit hours in RELI courses. | ||
**Students need 27 upper level credits throughout the degree with at least 18 upper level credits within the major. Electives may need to be selected at the 3000-4000 level to reach these minimums. | ||
120 credits minimally needed for a degree. Take as many electives as is needed to reach this minimum, while considering whether those credits can be best used toward a minor or 2nd major. | ||
NOTE: 120 minimum credits are required for a bachelor's degree. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 119-121 | |
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study
GPA Requirements: 2.0