Religious Studies and Christian ministry must successfully complete a minimum of four departmental courses: three academic courses, two of which must be REL 200 and REL 280, and one experiential course (full credit) from the department’s internships or international courses. Experiential courses from academic departments outside the Department of Religious Studies may be acceptable with the consent of the department chair.
Minor in Theology and Church Music for Music Majors The Department of Music and the Department of Religious Studies collaborate to offer a linked program of study for students who want to serve the church through music and theology. Requirements are designed to provide candidates with a breadth of study in music and theology, as well as to provide a foundation in one of the areas of the College’s applied music program that assures a sustainable level of musical expertise. Individuals interested in pursuing this minor should make their intentions known in writing to the chairs of the music and theology departments. The minor in theology and church music for music majors is awarded to students who have met the following requirements. Completion of the courses and requirements for the B.A. in music and the completion of the following courses: MUS 215 Music in the Christian Church MUS 369 Conducting I (.50 credit) MUS 492 Independent Study and Research: Church Music Field Work REL 200 Introduction to Biblical Studies REL 320 The Emergence of Christian Thought REL 321 Modern and Contemporary Christian Thought Additional course work in theology, conducting, and orchestration is encouraged.
Major in Religion and Service This program of study is designed for students across all religious traditions who want to explore the connections between religious commitments and service, in relation to discerning their life’s work. Students who major in religion and service must successfully complete a minimum of nine courses: six academic religious studies courses, three of which must be REL 200, REL 281 and REL 240 (or a different course in a non-Christian religious tradition); two experiential courses (full credits) from the department’s internships or international study courses; and the department’s senior seminar (REL 490). Experiential courses from academic departments outside the Department of Religious Studies may be acceptable with the consent of the department chair.
Minor in Religion and Service Students who minor in religion and service must successfully complete a minimum of four departmental courses: three academic courses, two of which must be REL 281 and REL 240 (or a different course in a nonChristian religious tradition), and one experiential course (full credit) from the department’s internships or international courses. Experiential courses from academic departments outside the Department of Religious Studies may be acceptable with the consent of the department chair.
The Collegiate Seminarians Program The Collegiate Seminarians Program (CSP) provides students with greater opportunity to explore their sense of ministry, to examine the religious roots of service and to delve into specialized areas of the student’s religious interest. CSP is similar to a studyabroad program in that students choose a seminary from a list of participating schools, 290