Comparative Religion, Associate in Arts
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Pathway
If you are fascinated by religious questions and traditions, and enjoy exploring many points of view, consider this area of study. In jobs that require relating to others, reaching out to them, building bridges, or incorporating many perspectives at once, knowledge of religion will provide an excellent foundation.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Comparative Religion. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an AA degree. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below. Following this pathway will help you get your associate degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to Bachelor’s-level programs of study. Choose Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) courses to fulfill general education requirements whenever possible. Visit www.itransfer.org and speak with your college advisor to learn more about IAI.
As of July 2014, World Language courses are no longer a degree requirement. In the sequence below, World Language courses are called out as suggested electives. World Language courses are included for students who are transferring to a four-year institution with a World Languages requirement. Please talk with your College Advisor to determine the best education plan for you.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MATH 125 | Introductory Statistics 1 | 4 |
| Fine Arts course 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGLISH 102 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Physical Sciences course 1 | 4 | |
| Fine Arts & Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication 1 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| World Language course 2 | 4 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Life Sciences course 1 | 4 | |
| World Language course 2 | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
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General Education Requirement
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Pathway ElectiveS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTHRO 202 | Cultural Anthropology (HD) | 3 |
| PHIL 108 | Philosophy Of Religion | 3 |
| RELIGN 101 | Introduction To Religion | 3 |
| RELIGN 102 | The Bible - Hebrew Old Test | 3 |
| RELIGN 103 | The Bible - New Testament | 3 |
| RELIGN 104 | Islamic Scriptures: The Qur'an | 3 |
| RELIGN 106 | Comparative Religion I/Eastern Religion (HD) | 3 |
| RELIGN 107 | Com Rel II Western Religion (HD) | 3 |
| RELIGN 108 | Religion And Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Religion And Society | 3 |
Recommended electives may vary by transfer institution. Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Institution-specific transfer guides and agreements can be found on CCC's transfer site.