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ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Philosophy, (Religion Concentration) B.A.


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Liberal Studies Hours: 42


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Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements


The major in Philosophy with a Literature of Religion concentration requires:

Literature of Relgion Concentration


30 hours as follows:

I. Foundations of the Study of Religion Hours: 9


IV. Senior Seminar Hours: 6


V. University Requirements


To complete the Bachelor of Arts program in the Arts and Sciences College, a total of 50 hours is required, which includes a second major, minor, or approved program, and a minimum of 12 general (free) electives. At least 32 hours of courses at WCU must be taken at the juniorsenior level to meet one of the University’s degree requirements.

Curriculum Guide for Philosophy (Literature of Religion Concentration) B.A.


Freshman Year


Spring Semester (Hours 18)


  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 18)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P3 History Credits: (3)
  • MFL 101 Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
  • P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
  • MFL 102

Choose two of the following:

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 17)


  • HIST or ENGL Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
  • PAR, ANTH, HIST 220 or 311, 365, 311, 313, 375, 412, 431, or 455 Religion and Culture Credits: (3)
  • PAR, ART, ENGL 314, 315, 324, 330, 306, 232, 290, 350, 390, 420, or 440 (Religion and the Humanities)  Credits: (3)
  • MFL 231 Credits: (3)
  • Minor/2nd Major Credits: (5)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • Jr-Sr General Elective Credits: (3)
  • PAR, ANTH, HIST 220 or 311, 365, 311, 313, 375, 412, 431, or 455 Religion and Culture
  • PAR, ART, ENGL 314, 315, 324, or 330, 306, 232, 290, 350, 390, 420, or 440 (Religion and the Humanities)
  • MFL 232 Credits: (3)
  • Minor/2nd Major Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • Jr-Sr General Elective Credits: (3)
  • Minor/2nd Major Credits: (6)
  • PAR Elective Credits: (6)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • Jr-Sr General Elective Credits: (6)
  • Minor/2nd Major Credits: (6)

Total Hours for Degree: 128


Additional Information

  1. Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.
  2. At least 32 hours of the courses taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level.

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