Bachelor of Arts in
Religious Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies Program provides an opportunity for those who are seeking a solid foundation in the study of religion an opportunity to obtain an accredited Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies through distance learning. The program curriculum provides a strong core of biblical, theological, and pastoral courses reinforced by a strong liberal arts foundation. The program is designed to sharpen the skills of students already in ministry, to prepare students for advanced studies, especially in religious education and theology, and to broaden their options in the careers that put a premium on an informed religious consciousness. Students are prepared for a variety of careers in fields such as law, medicine, government, and business.
| Fall Courses | Credits | Spring Courses | Credits | ||
| CSOO 126 | Understanding the HU Culture | 1 | BIOO 101 | Nature of Life | 3 |
| HEAO 200 | Health Education | 2 | ENGO 102 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGO 101 | Written Communication I | 3 | RELO 112 | Old Testament II | 3 |
| RELO 111 | Old Testament I | 3 | RELO 212 | New Testament II | 3 |
| RELO 211 | New Testament I | 3 | HEAO 441 | Health and Aging | 3 |
| RELO 200 | Introduction to Religious Studies | 3 | |||
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Fall Courses | Credits | Spring Courses | Credits | ||
| RELO 104 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | SCIO 102 | Introduction to Physical Science | 3 |
| HISO 105 | World Civilizations I | 3 | HISO 106 | World Civilizations II | 3 |
| HUMO 201 | Seminar in Humanities I | 3 | RELO 201 | The Prophetic Books (Major and Minor Prophets) | 3 |
| RELO 202 | Life and Teachings of Jesus | 3 | HUMO 202 | Seminar in Humanities II | 3 |
| RELO 307 | World Religions | 3 | PSYO 203 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Fall Courses | Credits | Spring Courses | Credits | ||
| RELO 305 | Hermeneutics (Biblical Exegesis) | 3 | RELO 401 | Introduction to to Theology | 3 |
| RELO 450 | Introduction to Pastoral Care | 3 | RELO 451 | Pastoral Limits and Pastoral Authority | 3 |
| PHIO 203 | History of Western Philosophy I | 3 | PHIO 305 | Ethics and Leadership | 3 |
| PHIO 210 | Logic and the Scientific Method | 3 | RELO 204 | Pentecostalism | 3 |
| FREO/ SPAO/ HEBO/ GREO 101 | Foreign Language I | 3 | FREO/ SPAO/ HEBO/ GREO 101 | Foreign Language II | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 | ||
| Fall Courses | Credits | Spring Courses | Credits | ||
| CSOO 170 | Diversity and Global Awareness | 3 | RELO 205 | Other Religious Traditions | 3 |
| RELO 203 | Islam | 3 | RELO 321 | African American Religions in Historical Perspective | 3 |
| RELO 309 | American Religious Traditions | 3 | MATO 110 | Ethics and Leadership | 3 |
| PHIO 301 | Contemporary Moral Problems | 3 | PHIO 304 | Contemporary Ethical Problems: Ethics in America | 3 |
| POLO 201 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 | RELO 310 | Basic Insights of the Judeo-Christian Tradition | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 | ||
Admissions Requirements
All students desiring admission to the Religious Studies Program must be at least 21 years of age to apply.
- Hampton U Online Application
- Official high school transcript sent directly from your high school
- Official test scores on the GED (where a high school transcript is not presented)
- Official college transcripts sent from an accredited institution (you are also required to submit a Transfer Recommendation Form
- The Life Experience Credits Assessment Form and all associated documents for applicants requesting institutional academic credit for applicable life experience.
- Two letters of reference are required with one preferably being from a educator who has knowledge of your academic abilities, and the other from someone of your choosing, not a relative, who can offer insight on your character.
- Personal Statement of not less than 500 words must be submitted. This statement should give the evaluators a sense of who you are, where you are from (cultural, spiritual, and social context), what your involvements are/have been, and why you have chosen to pursue a degree in Religious Studies. This statement may be used to assess your writing skills.
Financial Aid
- Available to those who qualify
- Apply for financial aid at US Office of Student Aid.
- FAFSA School Code: 003714
All Undergraduate Supplemental Items may be uploaded directly to your application. However, if you wish to send official transcripts, you can send them to:
Hampton U Online
Attn: HUO Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 6227
Hampton, Virginia 23668
Official Transcripts sent through a transcript network may be sent to hutranscripts@hamptonu.edu
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