THRS, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies - Comparative Religion Specialization
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
- Credits in Major: 45
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.00
- GPA major minimum: 2.00
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page
Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) | UCOR 2100* (5) |
| Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250* (5) | Language 1350* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | THRS World Religions Elective (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
| UCOR Module II* (5) | General Elective (5) | THRS Sacred Texts Elective* (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR Module III* (5) | THRS World Religions Elective (5) | THRS 4600 Capstone* (5) |
| THRS Interreligious Dialogue Elective* (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| THRS World Religions Elective (5) | THRS 2400 Methods in Theology and Religious Studies (5) | THRS 4070, 4140, or 4300* (5) |
| General Elective (5) | THRS Theological Ethics Elective* (5) | General Elective (5) |
| General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module.
Module I
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Each THRS course may only satisfy one requirement, though it may be listed in multiple categories.
- World Religions Electives: choose 15 credits from various THRS courses such as THRS 3000, 3301, 3309, etc.
- Sacred Texts: choose 5 credits from courses like THRS 2000, 2001, 2002, etc.
- Theological Ethics: choose 5 credits from THRS courses like THRS 2202, 2203, etc.
- Interreligious Dialogue: choose 5 credits from courses like THRS 3222, 3309, etc.