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Religion Pathway 

This pathway provides a degree option for students interested in the study of religious beliefs, practices, and social phenomena. As Interdisciplinary Studies majors, students in this pathway learn theories and methods enabling them to address questions about religion and spirituality by integrating insights, methods, and techniques from multiple relevant disciplines.

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Plan Your Degree

Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
C1: ENGL 1101

English Composition I

3
M: Math Course 3
I1: Written and Oral Communications 3
S2: Social Science 3
I2: Institutional Option 2

Milestones:

  • Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better
  • Complete Core IMPACTS Math

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
C2: ENGL 1102

English Composition II

3
P2: POLS 1101

American Government

3
F: ART 2201

History of Western Art I

3
T1: Science + Lab 4
A: Humanities 3

Milestones:

  • Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better
  • Complete lab science
  • Earn 16 credit hours (to reach 30 for Fall/Spring combined)
  • Complete ART 2201 a C or better

 

14 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours.

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
P1: HIST 2111 OR 2112

US History

3
F: ART 2202

History of Western Art II

3
F: PSYC 1101

Intro to Psychology

3
T2: Non-lab Science 3
A: Humanities 3

Milestone:

  • Complete ART 2202 with a C or better

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
S1: HIST 1111 OR 1112

World History

3
F: XIDS 2000

Intro Interdisciplinary Studies

3
F: SOCI 1101

(D1 Foundation) Intro to Sociology

3
F: PHIL 2130

(D2 Foundation) Intro to World Religions

3
T3: STEM Course 3

Milestone:

  • Complete BIS Degree Plan and submit to Registrar.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

For years 3 and 4, students select two focus areas, at least one of which must be either Religion in the Arts and Humanities (RAH) or Religion in the Social Sciences (RSS).

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
RAH 1: HIST 4385

History of Political Islam

3
RSS 1: PSYC 4670

Values, Meaning, and Spirituality

3
Elective

3000/4000 level elective course

3
Elective

3000/4000 level elective course

3
Elective 3

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
XIDS 3000

Interdisciplinary Methods

3
RSS 2: ANTH 3170

Religion in America: The Shakers

3
RSS 3: SOCI 3543

Sociology of Religion

3
Elective

3000/4000 level elective course

3
Elective 3

Milestone:

  • Finish capstone proposal/plan in XIDS 3000.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
RAH 2: PHIL 3220

Christian Thought

3
RAH 3: ART 3230

Medieval art of Christian Europe and the Near East

3
Elective

3000/4000 level elective course

3
Elective 3
Elective 3

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
XIDS 4000

Interdisciplinary capstone

3
Elective

3000/4000 level elective course

3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3

Milestone:

  • Complete Capstone Project, submit in XIDS 4000

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Crush Your Course

First Year:

  • Make sure to take XIDS 2000: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies to start your intellectual, boundary-crossing journey!
  • Discover your interests in your core classes. These can help you establish your disciplines.

Middle Years:

  • Work with your IDS professors in XIDS 3000 to establish your degree plan, including identifying your complex problem and exploring how and what disciplines can help inform your inquiry.

Last Year:

  • This is the time for your XIDS capstone! Make sure you have 9 hours of 3000-4000-level coursework for each of your two disciplines!

Find Your Place

First Year:

Middle Years:

  • Attend UWG Scholars’ Day.
  • Check out what university associations and community organizations relate to your disciplines.

Last Year:

  • Hone your leadership skills by mentoring new IDS majors!
  • Consider running for an officer position in a student organization.

Broaden Your Perspectives

First Year:

Middle Years:

Last Year:

Connect Off-Campus

First Year:

  • Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
  • Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.

Middle Years:

  • Complete an internship in your field.
  • Consider a summer or part-time job.
  • Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.

Last Year:

  • Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
  • Explore career shadowing opportunities.

Take Care of Yourself

First Year:

Middle Years:

Last Year:

Pave Your Path

First Year:

Middle Years:

  • Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
  • Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
  • Draft your personal statement.
  • Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.

Last Year:

  • Request references from professors and supervisors.
  • Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
  • Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
  • Attend an interview workshop.
  • Apply for graduate programs.

Requirements

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Degree Requirements

IDS MAJORS

All IDS majors complete an XIDS course sequence through which they learn interdisciplinary concepts and method, culminating with a capstone project that reflects their intellectual and career interests:

  • XIDS 2000 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
  • XIDS 3000 - Interdisciplinary Methods
  • XIDS 4000 - Interdisciplinary Capstone

IDS ElectivesFocus Areas

Pathway Focus Areas

Students select two focus areas, at least one of which must be either Religion in the Arts & Humanities or Religion in the Social Sciences.

Religion in the Social Sciences

Choose three courses (9 hours):

  • ANTH 3170 Religion in America: The Shakers
  • ANTH 4170 Myth, Magic and Religion
  • ANTH 4190 Modern Shamanism
  • PSYC 4070 Psychology of Myth and Symbol
  • PSYC 4130 (4 credits) Eastern and Transpersonal Psychologies
  • PSYC 4670 Values, Meaning, and Spirituality
  • PSYC 4085 (2-4 credits) Horizon Seminar (if focused on religion-related topic; seek advisor approval)
  • SOCI 3543 Sociology of Religion
  • SOCI 3804 Death, Dying, and Grief
  • SOCI 4999 Religion and Global Social Problems

Mentor: Dr. Marjorie Snipes

Religion in the Arts and Humanities

Choose three courses (9 hours):

  • ART 3230 Medieval Art of Christian Europe and the Near East
  • HIST 4210 Pagans and Christians in Late Antiquity
  • HIST 4231 The Reformation
  • HIST 4285 Topics in European History (if focused on religion-related topic; seek advisor approval)
  • HIST 4385 Topics in World History (if focused on religion-related topic; seek advisor approval)
  • HIST 4485 Special Topics (if focused on religion-related topic; seek advisor approval)
  • HIST 4478 American Religion to 1800
  • HIST 4479 American Religion since 1800
  • HIST 4385 History of Political Islam
  • PHIL 3105 Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy
  • PHIL 3205 Theories of Religion
  • PHIL 3220 Christian Thought
  • PHIL 3250 Islamic Thought
  • PHIL 4230 Philosophy of Religion

Mentor: Dr. Rosemary Kellison

Spirituality and Health

Required courses (6 hours):

  • ANTH 4190 Modern Shamanism (new course)
  • ANTH 4130 Medical Anthropology

Choose one courses (3 hours):

  • ANTH 3180 Environment and Health
  • ANTH 3188 (4 credits) Ethnographic Field Methods
  • ANTH 4170 Myth, Magic, and Religion
  • ANTH 4885 Special Topics (if focused on religion or health-related topic; seek advisor approval)
  • PSYC 3580 Holistic Health Psychology
  • PSYC 3800 (3-4 credits) Psychology of Mind and Body
  • PSYC 4085 (2-4 credits) Horizon Seminar (if focused on religion or health-related topic; seek advisor approval)
  • PSYC 4130 (4 credits) Eastern and Transpersonal Psychology
  • PSYC 4290 Moral and Social Development
  • SOCI 3804 Death, Dying, and Grief

Mentor: Dr. Marjorie Snipes

Religion and Social Justice

Choose one course (3 hours):

  • ANTH 3170 Religion in America: The Shakers
  • ANTH 4190 Modern Shamanism 
  • HIST 4479 American Religion since 1800
  • HIST 4385 History of Political Islam
  • PHIL 3220 Christian Thought
  • PHIL 3250 Islamic Thought
  • SOCI 4999 Religion and Global Social Problems

Choose two (minimum of 6 hours):

  • ANTH 3180 Environment and Health
  • ANTH 4146 Latinx in the U.S.
  • CRIM 4265 Crime and Social Inequality
  • HIST 4469 Civil Rights Movement
  • HIST 4285/4385/4485 Special Topics (if focused on religion and social justice-related topic; seek advisor approval)
  • PHIL 3115 Political Philosophy
  • PHIL 4110 Philosophy of Law
  • PHIL 4130 Feminist Philosophy
  • POLS 4209 Environmental Policy 
  • POLS 4517 Global Human Rights
  • SOCI 3134 Social Work/Social Welfare
  • SOCI 4323 Sociology of Race
  • XIDS (or other discipline) Research Project
  • XIDS (or other discipline) Internship

Mentor: Dr. Dan Williams

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