100 Introduction to Philosophy
200 Logic
202 Ethics
203 Social Philosophy
230 Environmental Ethics
300 History of Ancient Philosophy
302 History of Modern Philosophy
303 American Philosophy
304 Philosophy of Sport
305 Introduction to Logical Theory
306 Contemporary Philosophy
310 African Philosophy
312 Current Issues in Philosophy
404 Metaphysics
410 Theory of Knowledge
415 Professional and Practical Ethics
420 Contemporary Ethical Theory and Problems

At Ball State you may choose a departmental major or minor in philosophy or religious studies. There are no admission requirements for these programs, but to remain enrolled you must maintain the minimum grade-point average established by the university. The major and minor programs are part of a four-year undergraduate education leading to a bachelor or arts or bachelor or science degree.

Current and upcoming offerings:

Fall 2009:

RELST 160 (several sections): Intro to Religion in Culture

RELST 290 (Brackett): Intro to "Hindu" Religion and Culture

RELST 390 (Roemer): Japanese Religions

RELST 450 (Marchal): Gender, Empire and the Bible

PHIL 299x (Shaffer): Religion and Ecology (this will count for RELST elective credit)

Spring 2010: 

RELST 160 (several sections): Intro to Religion in Culture

RELST 280 (Agnew): Religion & Social Issues in the U.S.

RELST 390 (Brackett): Religions of South Asian Origin

RELST 420 (Roemer): Sex, Power, and Ritual in East Asia

Courses in Religious Studies

160 Introduction to Religion in Culture
251 Hebrew Scriptures
252 Christian New Testament 
280 Topics in Religions in America
290 Topics in Asian Religions
340 Advanced Study of Western Religions
375 Advanced Study of Biblical Traditions
380 Religion and Ethics
390 Advanced Study of Asian Religions
403 Reading and Special Study
420 Themes in Religion
450 Critical Issues in the Study of Religion
470 Perspectives on Religion

Note: Most religious studies courses at the 200-level and above are "variable content" courses, which means that they may be offered by different faculty members, each of whom is teaching different subject matters under the same course title.   Students may enroll in a variable content course twice (6 hours), if the course as taught as a different topic.

Recommended Course Sequencing

There are no official prerequisites for religious studies courses.  A student will, however, be best prepared and have the greatest chance of optimal learning if s/he observes the following guidelines:

• Take RELST 160 early in your program.  The introductory course provides general background to the academic study of religion and offers a general foundation for upper-level religious studies courses.
• Take 200-level courses before 300-level courses, and 300-level courses before 400-level courses.
• Take electives at a stage commensurate with the degree of difficulty in a given course.  For example 300- and 400-level electives are most appropriate for juniors and seniors.  You should check to find out if there are formal or informal prerequisites for courses in other departments.
  

At Ball State you may choose a departmental major or minor in philosophy or religious studies. There are no admission requirements for these programs, but to remain enrolled you must maintain the minimum grade-point average established by the university. The major and minor programs are part of a four-year undergraduate education leading to a bachelor or arts or bachelor or science degree.

At Ball State you may choose a departmental major or minor in philosophy or religious studies. There are no admission requirements for these programs, but to remain enrolled you must maintain the minimum grade-point average established by the university. The major and minor programs are part of a four-year undergraduate education leading to a bachelor or arts or bachelor or science degree.