THRS, BA, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies - Comparative Religion Specialization
Sample Plan for New Students
This example assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have completed equivalent foundational courses.
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
- Credits in Major: 45
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
- GPA major minimum: 2.0
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
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR 2100* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| THRS World Religions Elective (5) | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) | THRS Interreligious Dialogue Elective* (5) |
| THRS Sacred Texts Elective* (5) | THRS 4070, 4140 or 4300* (5) | THRS 4600 Capstone* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
- Submit Course Plan for approval via MySeattleU
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR 3100* (5) | THRS 2400 Methods in Theology and Religious Studies (5) | THRS World Religions Elective (5) |
| THRS World Religions Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | THRS Theological Ethics Elective* (5) |
| General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- 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 OR
- 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 THRS courses such as THRS 3000, 3301, 3309, etc.
- Sacred Texts: choose 5 credits from THRS 2000, 2001, 2002, etc.
- Theological Ethics: choose 5 credits from THRS 2202, 2203, etc. (Theological Ethics courses do not satisfy UCOR Ethical Reasoning)
- Interreligious Dialogue: choose 5 credits from THRS 3222, 3309, etc.