Pre-Theology Major

(Pre-Theology Advisor — Dr. Michael)

In consultation with the pretheology advisor, the student plans an interdisciplinary curriculum preparatory to graduate theological studies or to specialized ministries.

NOTE: A combination of the Religion Major, Religion Minor, and/or Pre-Theology Major is not permitted within the Department.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: Religion Majors and Minors and Pre-Theology Majors may take up to two courses at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio under our concurrent enrollment agreement. Permission of the department chair required.

Major Requirements

In total 13 courses are required. They must be distributed as follows. (I) Five religion courses with at least one course in each area (see below). (II) Five psychology and sociology/anthropology courses with at least one course in each of those departments. (III) Two courses from the humanities division outside the religion department. (IV) Capstone—either REL 495 - Apprenticeship , or completion of one course through concurrent enrollment at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio.

OWU Course Catalog and Handbooks

Pre-Theology Major

Major Requirements

Biblical Studies

Religion and Society

History of World Religion