• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Today, as much as ever, it is crucial to understand the role of religion in the world. Many world events such as the Syrian crisis, U.S. Immigration debates, or controversy over marriage equality require a deep understanding of the role of religion in our culture.

Ball State's major stresses the many ways people participate in religion, and how this impacts various areas of their lives.

Whether you wish to better understand your own religion, or you are simply curious about other peoples’ religious practices, our program provides an excellent foundation.

What You Will Learn

Courses in religious studies address many dimensions and functions of religion within the world’s cultures. Additional topics include:

• religion and ethics
• advanced concepts in the Bible
• the complex role Islam plays in today’s world
• strategies for interpreting scriptures like the Bible, Qur’an and Bhagavad Gita
• what it means when someone claims to be “spiritual but not religious”

You’ll learn to use multiple approaches (e.g., anthropology, cultural studies, history, sociology, hermeneutics, and critical theories of interpretation) to examine the dynamic relationships between religion and other social, economic, and political structures. You'll gain a critical understanding of religious traditions, issues, questions, and values. You'll also cultivate an awareness of religion’s multifaceted influence on societies, and learn to appreciate the diversity of practices and beliefs in the world.

Program Benefits

• Innovative Instruction
• Student Community
• Immersive Learning
• Individual Attention
• Diversity of Offerings

Major Requirements

In addition to the University Core Curriculum and lineup of electives, you’ll take 33 credits of coursework specific to religious studies. You can select from a wide range of courses to best fit your interests—ranging from studying the interplay between religion and culture, the ethical foundations of religion, the advanced study of biblical traditions, and more.

Total Credits

120

Classes

A few of the classes you will take include:

• RELS 201: Religion and Popular Culture a study of portrayals of religion in various popular media such as comics and graphic novels
• RELS 206: Sex and the Bible a study of sex and gender in biblical texts
• RELS 275: Islam - an overview of Islamic history and practice
• RELS 380: Religion and Ethics - an investigation of religion's role in ethical debates

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Sciences and Humanities

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 You should apply as a freshman undergraduate student if: you have completed or will complete high school or secondary school before the semester you apply to start; you have not attended a university, college, or other postsecondary institution; you wish to earn a bachelor’s degree. Required Scores to demonstrate English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5 Band; Pearson's PTE 53

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$25,126.00 (¥ 162,663) /年

开学时间：预计在八月 2022

申请截止日期：

留学地点：College of Sciences and HumanitiesNorth Quad (NQ), room 193,Ball State University,MUNCIE,Indiana,47306, United States