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Associate in Arts and Science Transfer Option     A person majoring in religious studies might be preparing to be a member of the clergy, a church lay leader, or a teacher of religious studies. The purpose of religious studies is to seek to understand religion as an intellectual, historical, and cultural phenomenon. Big Bend's religious studies courses are designed to acquaint students with what members of various religions believe and why they believe what they do. Particular emphasis is placed on the basis for the major similarities and differences among religions and between denominations within religions.     Since programs differ at each college, students who intend to transfer should consult program outlines published by the college or university.  The following recommended courses prepare students for most baccalaureate institutions.  Students should prepare their quarterly schedules with the assistance of an advisor knowledgeable in this transfer area. Recommended Pre-Major Courses Course Description Credits ANTH& 100 Survey of Anthropology    5 ENGL 274 Intro to Greek Mythology    5 HIST& 116 Western Civilization I    5 HIST& 117 Western Civilization II    5 PHIL& 101 Intro to Philosophy    5 PHIL 230 East Indian Philosophy    5 PHIL 240 Philosophy of Religion    5 PSYC& 100 General Psychology    5 REL 201 World Religion    5 REL 211 Religion in America    5 SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology    5

Dennis Knepp religion@bigbend.edu Faculty Phone:  (509)793-2190