Undergraduate Program

Major in Studies in Religion

Degree Structure for a major in Religion Studies:
Students begin Studies in Religion by completing Junior units of study, of which there are three available on rotation. RLST1001 Paths to Enlightenment introduces key concepts in Aboriginal Australian and Asian religions; RLST1002 The History of God charts the rise of monotheism in the cultural context of the Ancient World; and RLST1004 New Religious Movements covers religions in the West from the 1950s to the present. Two of these three units are offered every year.

A major in Studies in Religion is 36 senior credit points (6 Senior units of study). The major can also consist of cross listed Units of Study. It is possible to do fourth year honours in Studies in Religion if you complete a further 12 senior credit points and your average result across the 48 credit points of religion is a Credit or better (65+). Departmental permission may be granted to enter units if pre-requisites are not formally met.