Studies in Religion (BA) Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Studies in Religion aims to forge facilitators capable of offering ecumenical instruction in agreement with the particular needs of society. The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studies in Religion provides the academic resources necessary for graduate studies in Religion, Theology and related areas.
The courses in religion are in harmony with the Christian ecumenical orientation of the University and the official norms regarding this, which appear in this Catalog under “Religious Life Policy”. The Institutional goal is to develop individuals with an ecumenical perspective who: 1) understand the Christian faith and its implications for our culture; 2) know and respect the most important aspects of the world’s major religions, and 3) know and appreciate the study of religion in a university curriculum which maintains a dynamic and harmonious relationship between faith and critical reasoning; and between religion and the arts and sciences.
The Aguadilla, Fajardo, and Metropolitan Campuses are authorized to offer this Program. The Metropolitan Campus is also authorized to offer this Program through online education.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The program is designed to permit the development of the following competencies:
Knowledge
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the cultural, political, economic and social background of the Biblical world.
- the historical background of the development of the Christian mysticism and its diverse manifestations.
- the basic concepts of theology.
- the ideas that sustain religious thinking.
Skills
- To design instructional and administrative plans with religious contents.
- To apply the methods and techniques of planning and administration of processes related to organizations of social and religious service.
Attitudes
- To value religious pluralism in the educational process.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studies in Religion
| General Education Requirements |
48 credits |
| Major Requirements |
58 credits |
| Elective Courses |
15 credits |
| Total |
121 credits |
General Education Requirements - 48 credits
Forty-eight (48) credits are required as explained in the section “General Education Requirements for Bachelors’ Degrees.”
Major Requirements - 58 credits