专业描述

The requirements below are effective as of June 2013. Please consult the official version in the Stanford Bulletin. Students who declared the major, combined major, or minor prior to June 2013 should consult the previous requirements here. There is no prescribed route or prerequisite to the major or minor in Religious Studies or the combined major in Religious Studies and Philosophy. Students typically find themselves selecting one of these paths after taking elective courses in the department and becoming acquainted with the faculty. Students contemplating the minor are invited to consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Lee Yearley. The undergraduate student services associate in 71K can field questions regarding the declaration procedure. major in religious studies Degree Requirements The curriculum for majors is designed to move students sequentially from foundational courses, through deeper investigations, culminating in integrative research courses. Thus, the introductory sequence is designed to lead to courses which build on this foundation with topics including: particular traditions such as Judaism or Buddhism; comparative studies such as nonviolence in Hinduism and Buddhism, or Muslim and Christian interpretations of scripture; specific topics such as mysticism, gender and religion, or theodicy; and distinctive approaches such as the philosophy of religion or ritual studies. Majors complete their careers with integrative courses that afford opportunity for research and consolidation of the knowledge and skills gained earlier.