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Director of Undergraduate Studies:
Phyllis Granoff
phyllis.granoff@yale.edu
(203) 432-6532

Program Description


Course Groupings

001 - 099
 Freshman Seminars
100 - 119
 Group A - General, Comparative, and Thematic Courses
120 - 174
 Group B - Surveys of Religious Traditions
175 - 399
 Group C - Topics in Religious Studies
400 - 499
 Group D - Advanced Topics in Religious Studies

 

Senior Essay Guide - Class of 2012


FAQ

  • What is the difference between Program I and Program 2?
    Program I and Program 2 are both tracks toward fulfillment of the major in Religious Studies. Program 1 is the standard track, consisting of twelve courses in Religious Studies (although with DUS approval two cognate courses from other departments in Yale College may be applied to the major). Program 2 is an alternative, interdisciplinary option that allows you more flexibility in constructing your own curriculum. In Program 2, twelve courses are still required, but the four electives come from outside Religious Studies. These electives are carefully chosen in consultation with the DUS to form a coherent unit and are designed to help build the knowledge or advanced language skills that you will need to write your senior essay. More details about these programs may be found in the printed version of the blue book (available as a pdf online).
  • What do I have to do if I want to have a Double Major?
    As a double major you would be expected to fulfill all the requirements of the Religious Studies major and the requirements for your second major. You can construct a double major using either Program 1 or Program 2. If you choose the Program 1 option, you can double credit up to two of your four electives in both departments, as long as you write two separate senior essays. If you choose the Program 2 option for double majoring, all four of your electives still come from outside Religious Studies, but the subject that you combine with Religious Studies cannot also be your second major.  In other words, if you choose Program 2 and describe your Program 2 as Religious Studies and History, your second major cannot be History.  Your four electives should come from outside BOTH majors.
  • If I double major do I need to write two senior essays?
    If you double major, you have the option of writing one combined senior essay (usually one-and-a half times the length of a regular essay), provided that the DUS’s in both departments agree. However, if you choose to write a combined essay, you may not double-credit any courses in both departments.
  • Can I count a course taken credit/D/Fail towards my major?
    Yes, but you typically should not use a course taken credit/D/Fail to fulfill your distributional requirements. Exceptions to this policy must be granted by the DUS.
  • What courses count in fulfillment of the World Religions requirement?
    In addition to RLST 100 and 101,courses that deal in some detail with at least three religious traditions may be counted as fulfilling the World Religions requirement, but the specific course must be approved by the DUS.
 

 

 
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