Program: Religion With Area Concentration Option, B.A. Major in - Hofstra University

Jun 04, 2025

2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin

Students majoring in religion may elect to undertake a specialized program within the study of religion leading to a concentration in a particular religious tradition or traditions. Religion majors with an area concentration option must complete level II in the language of the scriptural tradition in the area of concentration and earn 36 hours in religion and language requirement as follows:

6 s.h. from:

RELI 10 - (HP) What Is Religion? Semester Hours: 3
RELI 150 - (IS) Approaches to the Study of Religion Semester Hours: 3

9 s.h. chosen from:

three of the following groups: C, D, E and F

3 s.h. from:

RELI 191 - Independent Study in Religious Studies Semester Hours: 1-3
(at least)

6 s.h. from:

any of the RELI or religion-related courses in groups A through G below

12 s.h. of RELI courses:

in one of the following areas of concentration: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism

100-level courses:

At least 21 of the 36 hours must be 100-level courses

RELI courses

At least 27 of the 36 hours must be RELI courses (JWST courses may be included per advisement)

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6 s.h. from:

9 s.h. chosen from:

3 s.h. from:

6 s.h. from:

12 s.h. of RELI courses:

100-level courses:

RELI courses