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: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency - Credits in Major: 45
- Minimum GPA: 2.00 (both cumulative and major)
Resources for Success
- Plan courses on MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for more information.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) | UCOR 2100* (5) |
| Course 3 | 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
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module 3100* (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | THRS World Religions Elective (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
| Course 3 | 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
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module III* (5) | THRS World Religions Elective (5) | THRS 4600 Capstone* (5) |
| Course 2 | THRS Interreligious Dialogue Elective* (5) |
General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | 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
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | THRS World Religions Elective (5) | THRS 2400 Methods in Theology and Religious Studies (5) | THRS 4070, 4140 or 4300* (5) |
| Course 2 | General Elective (5) | THRS Theological Ethics Elective* (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | 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. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and
www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors
and Matteo Ricci students have different Core
requirements.
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 is an option in multiple categories.
- World Religions Electives: choose 15 credits from: THRS 3000, 3301, 3309, 3310, 3312, 3313, 3314, 3320, 3321, 3322, 3330, 3341, 3342, 3420 or 3430.
- Sacred Texts: choose 5 credits from: THRS 2000, 2001, 2002, 2021, 3000, 3010, 3020, 3070, 3211, 3312 or 3410.
- Theological Ethics: choose 5 credits from: THRS 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, or 3230. Note: Theological Ethics courses do not satisfy UCOR Ethical Reasoning.
- Interreligious Dialogue: choose 5 credits from: THRS 3222, 3309, 3313 or 3314.