Jun 17, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Previous Catalogs
  University Catalog Policy
  About Texas Wesleyan University
  Academic Calendar
  Undergraduate Admission
  Graduate Admission
  Financial Aid
  Tuition and Fees
  Academic and Student Services
  Academic Standards
  University Policies
  Undergraduate Specific Policies & Procedures
  Graduate Specific Policies and Procedures
  Schools/Programs by School
  Special University Programs
  Board of Trustees
  Administration
  Faculty
  Course Descriptions
HELP
2025-2026 University Catalog

Religion, B.S.

Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)

This degree is designed to meet the admission requirements of graduate programs in varying fields, including Religious Studies, and seminaries, by providing students with an introduction to a diverse array of religious traditions and methodologies for engaging in the comparative examination of these cultural institutions.

Faculty Mentoring and Experiential Learning

Having broad latitude in choosing courses, religion majors and minors will collaborate with their advisors in crafting their own unique area of concentration. the path of study for majors may be enhanced by an internship or service learning, and will culminate in the capstone experience with a digital portfolio detailing how their Texas Wesleyan religion major has equipped and empowered them for their next steps after graduation.

Total Hours (120)

General Education Curriculum Course Requirements

General Education Curriculum (36 Hours)

The General Education Core (GEC) is divided into two categories: Foundational Courses (18 Hours) and Pillar Courses (18 Hours minimum).

  • A student must complete a minimum of 36 hours between foundational courses and pillar courses.

  • Students must complete at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural science/mathematics.

  • Foundational courses are meant to be 1000-level courses that provide the student with college-level skills in communication, wellness, and analytical and quantitative reasoning.

  • Pillar courses are meant to provide a student with flexibility to explore different interests prior to the beginning the major program.

Foundational Courses (18 Hours)

English Composition (6 Hours)
Speech (3 Hours)
Wellness (3 Hours)
Mathematics (3 Hours)

Choose one (1) of the following courses:

Note:
  • MAT 1304  is acceptable for all programs in the School of Arts and Sciences except for the programs in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics. 
  • MAT 1304   is acceptable for all programs in the School of Education.
  • MAT 1304   is not acceptable for any program in the School of Business and Professional Programs.
Science (4 Hours)

Pillar Courses (18 Hours)

In addition to the Foundational Courses, the student completes at least two courses in each pillar.

  • A student must complete a minimum of 36 hours between foundational courses and pillar courses.

  • Students must complete at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural science/mathematics across the GEC.

  • Since each course applies to two pillars, it is possible for the student to begin to focus on aquiring skills and content that prepare them for their major. It will also be possible for a student to use the remaining GEC courses to explore areas of interest that lie outside their major pathway. This provides the student with opportunities to consider a minor or second major.

Pillar One: Communication and Interpersonal Skills

In addition to the 18 hours required for the Foundation courses, students must complete additional courses within the Pillars requirements.

These courses should be chosen outside of those that have already been taken to fulfill the Foundation requirement.

Pillar Two: Technology and Problem Solving

In addition to the 18 hours required for the Foundation courses, students must complete additional courses within the Pillars requirements. 

These courses should be chosen outside of those that have already been taken to fulfill the Foundation requirement.

Pillar Three: Ethical Leadership

In addition to the 18 hours required for the Foundation courses, students must complete additional courses within the Pillars requirements. 

These courses should be chosen outside of those that have already been taken to fulfill the Foundation requirement.

Pillar Four: Democratic Citizenship and Wellness in a Diverse Society

In addition to the 18 hours required for the Foundation courses, students must complete additional courses within the Pillars requirements. 

These courses should be chosen outside of those that have already been taken to fulfill the Foundation requirement.

Required Related Courses (3 Hours)

English

Major Requirements (30 Hours)

A minimum of 30 total religion hours including the Capstone course. At least three hours must be taken at the 1000 level, and no more than six hours may be taken at that level. At least three hours must be at the 2000 level. And at least 18 hours must be taken at the 3000 level or above.

Choose 3 or 6 Hours of Religion Courses at 1000 Level

(any more than 6 hours will count as elective)

Choose 3 Hours From Religion Courses at the 2000 Level

Choose at Least 18 Hours of Religion or Religious History Courses at 3000 Level or Above

Capstone Experience (3 Hours)

(Must have completed 9 upper level Religion hours to take course)

Electives (Minimum of 51 Hours)

Electives will be required if the student has not met a minimum of 120 hours in the program.

Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)