Religious Studies Department

Major - Religious Studies
Minor - Religious Studies

For Course Offerings and Program Requirements see The Hiram College Catalog.

   1. Which courses are for first year students who wish to explore new areas of interest, but have no clear intent to major in this area?

      All 100 and 200 level courses.
   2. What is the desirable course work a prospective major/minor should complete by the end of their first year and the end of their second year?

      Majors: First year, one or two courses; second year, a total of four or five courses completed.

      Minors: First year, one or two courses; second year a total of two or three courses completed.
   3. What is the minimum a prospective major/minor must do by the end of their first and second year? Majors: First year, nothing; second year a total of one or two courses complete Minors: First year, nothing; second year, one course. Majors and minors have occasionally begun their coursework in their third year.
   4. How important is it for a student with some interest in majoring in your area to make contact with a member of your department?

      This is essential.
   5. What are the major pitfalls a student should avoid during their first year and how can an advisor help the student to avoid them?

      * Taking a seminar (300level) during the first year without the explicit permission of the instructor.