Religion and Global Society (BA) 

An online religious studies major exploring issues involving religion and global society, such as the conflict between traditional and liberal values, conflict creation and resolution, human rights, the influence of science, new technology and new forms of communication.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree, the student will:

• Demonstrate familiarity with cultures of different parts of the world
• Be able to addressing issues of individual social responsibility by exposure to other ways of thinking about core social issues;
• Demonstrate critical thinking, via the ability to compare familiar and unfamiliar perspectives in writing and oral communication.
• Developing practical and ethical skills by doing field projects in which alternative practices and beliefs are encountered;
• Achieve individual, creative excellence through individualized assignments enabled through the online technology.
• Integrate developed skills based on the individual talents and interests of the individual student by offering a unique guided course to close the major.

A minimum of 128 credit hours consisting of the following:

• 30 required credit hours in religious studies
• 12 required credit hours in arts and sciences courses
• Applicable university global citizenship or general education program hours
• Electives

Religious Studies Required Courses

Arts and Sciences Required Courses

Special Degree Requirements

• Of the required 42 credit hours to complete a BA in religion and global society, a minimum of 18 credit hours must be taken at Webster University
• Required courses completed with a grade lower than C- will not count toward fulfilling the major