• A Religion Major is among the most flexible majors for students at Moravian College. Not only are students able to personally design and direct their major in a way that suits their interests, many students find that they can study abroad and or double major quite easily.
  • Religion Majors have gone on to all sorts of meaningful careers. Recent graduates include those who have gone on to graduate study, work in the finance and business world, careers with the disabled, preparation for religious leadership, and many more.

The Major in Religion

A major in religion consists of nine course units. Courses should be selected from among the following areas:
Abrahamic Literature (2 courses):
112, 114, 115, 116, 125, 217, 226
Historical Studies (2 courses):
135, 214, 223, 224, 227

One course each in:
Theological Studies:  120, 131, 215, 236, 255, 261
Religion & Culture: 130, 133, 136, 225, 251
Ethics:  210, 211, 212, 240, 245, 246
Advanced Study: 370
Senior Research Project: Rel 385

Most majors will enroll in the senior seminar, Rel 370, as their "capstone" in the Religion Department in the fall of their senior year. Rel 385, "Directed Reading" should be taken in the spring of their senior year and will offer students the opportunity to pursue independent research on a topic of their own choosing, under the direction of a religion department faculty member.

The Minor in Religion

The minor in religion consists of Religion 370 plus four course units selected with the approval of an advisor. No more than two 100 level courses may count towards the minor. A student who minors in religion has the option of taking Religion 385. Directed Study in Religion as one of their four courses.