Building the department map…
Building the department map…
Department paths
Intro tiers at the top, advanced work below; arrows point from a prerequisite to the course it unlocks. Courses from other departments appear where they gate REL work. Click any course to see what it requires and unlocks without leaving this page; hovering lights up its neighbors. The lists on this page carry the same courses in text form.
Showing the 12 REL and feeder courses that have prerequisite links. 48 more REL courses have no recorded prerequisites. They are listed under Tracks below, not drawn as loose dots here.
Generated from Saint Joseph's University’s catalog, prerequisite, and concentration data. Spotted an error? Departments can adjust labels, ordering, and notes without a code change, so contact us.
The concentrations and majors that build on REL, and how their requirements are structured. Expand a program to see which courses satisfy each group, then plan it in the Planner.
Encountering the Catholic Tradition3 required · verify with the official sheet
Will count for CCC: Theology
Bible Coursechoose 3
Historical or Systematic Theology course3 required
Non-Christian Religions6 required · verify with the official sheet
Two courses in non-Christian religions, which may not cover the same religious tradition.
Major Electives9 required · verify with the official sheet
Complete three THE electives, one of which must be THE or REL at the 200-level or above. The other two may be any additional THE courses.
Research Requirement3 required · verify with the official sheet
Graduating seniors must demonstrate that they have completed at least one significant research paper in theology or religious studies. This can be done in various ways, such as part of a standard course, an independent study, or an Honors thesis. Students should consult with their advisors to determine the route that would best fit with their course plans and interests.
Upper-level clusters, grouped by the gateway that opens them.
The deepest prerequisite chains in REL. These are the routes that take the most semesters to climb.
2 courses deep, ending at REL 322
2 courses deep, ending at REL 327
2 courses deep, ending at REL 343
1 course from1 required
1 course from1 required
1 course from1 required
All REL courses in the Saint Joseph's catalog
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No clubs or organizations on record under REL yet.
This shows once five students share their club memberships.
REL does not run a page here yet. When it does, its events show up here and on the Saint Joseph's campus feed.