The Bachelor of Arts in Religion online degree completion program is designed to help meet the increasing demand for qualified and highly skilled professionals in the fields of ministry, nonprofit work, business, journalism, and other related fields, as well as pursuit of further education. The religion program at Kentucky Wesleyan seeks to cultivate an appreciation of religious diversity by familiarizing students with the development, beliefs, and practices of multiple religious traditions. Through the religion program, students employ interdisciplinary resources in order to recognize and engage in the function of religion in history, society, and culture. Because the heritage of Kentucky Wesleyan College is Methodist, we recognize that many of our students come from Christian traditions. At the same time, as a program in a liberal arts setting, the religion program at Kentucky Wesleyan encourages critical thinking and conversation about faith commitments. A course of study in religion develops the skills necessary to analyze and explain arguments about religion and religious positions as well as the skills to construct and present an argument.
Bachelor of Arts in Religion
42 Semester Credit Hours
Core Requirements
21 Semester Credit Hours
- REL 100 – Introduction to Religion (3)
- REL 102 – Survey of Christian Traditions (3)
- REL 343 – Abrahamic Faiths (3)
- REL 344 – Eastern Religious Traditions (3)
- REL 400 – Religion Research (3) (Religion capstone)
- Two (2) Upper-Level Religion (REL) or Christian Ministries (CM) Elective Courses (6)
Philosophy Core Requirements
9 Semester Credit Hours
- Three (3) Philosophy (PHIL) Courses (9)
(Actual courses depend upon transfer courses and courses scheduled)
Supporting Courses
12 Semester Credit Hours
- Two (2) Foreign Language – Biblical or Modern Language (6)
- Two (2) Social Sciences (CJC, IDS, POLS, PSY, SOC) (6)
(beyond those taken for Gen Ed requirement)