Asian Religions BA

Preparation for the Major

Complete two courses as follows:

Preparation for the Major: Intermediate Sequence of Asian Language

Select one intermediate sequence in one Asian language offered by the department (e.g., courses listed or equivalent):

Preparation for the Major: Asian 30 or Introduction to Religions Course

Select one course from:

The Major

Eleven courses as follows:

The Major: Upper-Division Language Courses

Complete three upper-division language courses in one Asian language offered by the department.

The Major: Upper-Division Asian Religions Courses

Complete six upper-division Asian religions courses within the department, including at least one course each concerning religions in China, Japan, Korea, and either South Asia or Southeast Asia.

The Major: Electives

Complete two electives within the department.

Honors Program

The honors program is a three-term sequence (Asian 198A-198B-198C), taken in addition to requirements for the major, that culminates in the submission of a 40- to 60-page thesis. In most circumstances courses 198A-198B-198C are taken in the senior year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), although students also have the option of taking course 198A in spring quarter of their junior year. Students are expected to use an Asian language in their research, with the scope of language work to be determined in consultation with their faculty adviser.