B.A. in Religious Studies 48 months Undergraduate Program By University of Utah |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Theology, Divinity and Religious StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Students will be able to analyze and interpret religious phenomena and identities and be able to make an informed assessment of their role in current social institutions as well as past historical events. They will identify and discuss disciplinary perspectives on religion, including those of anthropology, sociology, history, art history, philosophy, literature, political science, psychology, social work, and theater. This outcome supports the Essential Learning Outcomes (Association of American Colleges and Universities, 2002), including the knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world; the thorough study of the social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts; and foundations and skills for lifelong learning. Description of how outcome (1) will be assessed Students achievement towards Outcome (1) will be assessed, using multiple evaluation methods: a. The examinations and assignments given by the instructor in each class. b. The interviews conducted with the student by their advisor, done at least once a semester. c. The progress of the student in the integrative capstone, as measured by her grade in the class, and at least one interview with the instructor. d. Practicum evaluations (by field instructor) collected at end of practicum/semester. e. Postgraduate data will be collected, including exit survey conducted during graduating (last) semester, graduate school acceptance data and post-graduation placement data conducted each year, and a 3 year followup survey.

Program overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Students will be able to analyze and interpret religious phenomena and identities and be able to make an informed assessment of their role in current social institutions as well as past historical events. They will identify and discuss disciplinary perspectives on religion, including those of anthropology, sociology, history, art history, philosophy, literature, political science, psychology, social work, and theater. This outcome supports the Essential Learning Outcomes (Association of American Colleges and Universities, 2002), including the knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world; the thorough study of the social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts; and foundations and skills for lifelong learning. Description of how outcome (1) will be assessed Students achievement towards Outcome (1) will be assessed, using multiple evaluation methods: a. The examinations and assignments given by the instructor in each class. b. The interviews conducted with the student by their advisor, done at least once a semester. c. The progress of the student in the integrative capstone, as measured by her grade in the class, and at least one interview with the instructor. d. Practicum evaluations (by field instructor) collected at end of practicum/semester. e. Postgraduate data will be collected, including exit survey conducted during graduating (last) semester, graduate school acceptance data and post-graduation placement data conducted each year, and a 3 year followup survey.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Other English Language Requirements: TOEFL: 550 (paper-based test), or 213 (computer-based test).

4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

0 USD
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International Students

0 USD
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