The following is a sample schedule for this major – your actual schedule may vary.
Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.
Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.
BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Religious Studies
The following degree plan, last reviewed 04-12-2018, is based on the 2018-19 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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| Total hours | 14 |
Second semester (spring)
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| Life Sciences - General Education | 4 |
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| Total hours | 16 |
Third semester (fall)
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| General elective | 3 |
| Humanities - General Education | 3 |
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| The Arts - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fourth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
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| REL elective (upper level) | 3 |
| Course for minor | 3 |
| Physical Sciences - General Education | 3-4 |
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| Social and Behavioral Sciences - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 15-16 |
Fifth semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
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| REL elective (upper level) | 3 |
| Public Issues - General Education | 3 |
| Course for minor | 3 |
| General elective (upper level) | 3 |
| General elective (upper level) | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Sixth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| REL course (500-level) | 3 |
| REL elective (upper level) | 3 |
| Course for minor | 3 |
| General elective (upper level) | 3 |
| General elective (upper level) | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Seventh semester (fall)
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| REL elective (upper level) | 3 |
| Course for minor | 3 |
| General elective (upper level) | 3 |
| General elective (upper level) | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Eighth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
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| REL elective (upper level) | 3 |
| REL elective (upper level) | 3 |
| Course for minor (upper level) | 3 |
| Course for minor (upper level) | 3 |
| General elective (upper level) | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Tips for success
- There is also a Bachelor of Arts option.
- A minor is required for this major; minors typically require 18-24 credit hours.
- It is convenient and not uncommon to add a second major to a religious studies degree.
- Students can take some online summer courses to reduce the hours taken during a semester.
- Religious Studies offers a REL 499 Internship program for majors and minors.
- The required REL 580 capstone course is only offered in fall semesters.