University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 115 courses
The Study of Religion major is a designated capstone major. Students must complete an advanced seminar that provides unique opportunity to work closely with a faculty member on a focused topic of research. Through their capstone work students are expected to demonstrate their ability to plan and carry out a major project, apply subject matter and research methods knowledge to produce a paper or other research project, and organize information into a coherent and persuasive form for oral presentation to their peers.
Preparation for the Major
Three courses as follows:
Preparation for the Major: Study of Religion
Select one course from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RELIGN M4 | Introduction to History of Religions | 5 |
| RELIGN 11 | Religion in Los Angeles | 5 |
Preparation for the Major: Electives
Select two courses from:
The Major
Complete 10 courses as follows. Student are encouraged to select courses that focus on a specific religious tradition or traditions, or on a set of thematic issues important to the study of religion.
The Major: History of Study of Religion
Complete the following course:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RELIGN 101 | History of Study of Religion | 4 |
The Major: Theory and Methods
Select one course from:
The Major: Religious Ideas, Practices, and Institutions in Context
Select two courses from:
The Major: Electives
Select five additional courses from the theory and methods and religious ideas, practices, and institutions in contexts lists.
The Major: Capstone Seminar
Complete the following course:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RELIGN 191 | Variable Topics Research Seminars: Study of Religion | 4 |
Honors Program
Students admitted to honors should take three Study of Religion 198 courses under the guidance of the sponsoring professor. The first 198 course should be taken in spring quarter of the junior year, the second during the following fall quarter, and the third during winter quarter of the senior year. The three courses count as part of the regular requirement of 12 upper-division courses. The program culminates in an honors thesis.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RELIGN 198 | Honors Research in Religion | 4 |
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