Religious Studies Degree Requirements

The department offers one major and one minor:

  • Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies major (required concentration in either Christian Theology or Religious Pluralism)
  • Minor in Religious Studies

Please reference the Undergraduate Catalog for course requirements specific to the Religious Studies Department major and minor.

  • Majors who want to delve deeper into the history, beliefs and practices of Christianity should choose the Christian Theology concentration.
  • Other majors, seeking a more comparative approach in the study of religion, should choose the Religious Pluralism concentration.
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Dr. Gloria Chien, Gonzaga University Religious Studies Department faculty member, conducts a discussion with a class.

An Education That Prepares You for What Comes Next

Gonzaga University offers a rigorous academic experience grounded in Jesuit values, equipping students with the knowledge, skills and purpose to lead meaningful, impactful lives. Graduates leave prepared not only for careers, but for lives of leadership and service in a changing world.

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