Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies Pathway

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The two-year program listed below is designed to meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts transfer degree from GTCC and prepare a student for obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Religion at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, or Guilford College (there is no Religion major at North Carolina A & T State University).

However, students from GTCC seeking a baccalaureate degree may also transfer to other institutions. These institutions may require different courses within the various areas of General Education. Students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university after GTCC should consult with the institution they will be attending, their faculty advisor, and/or the GTCC Student Success Center.

Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates will be able to:

Evaluate sources to acquire new information in the field of religion.
Analyze academic theories used in the study of Religion.
Compare objective and subjective beliefs as they are encountered in the practice of religion.
Analyze a primary religious text from a historical perspective.

First Semester

ACA 122 College Transfer Success Credits: 1
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
HIS 111 , HIS 112 , HIS 131 , or HIS 132 Credits: 3
REL 110 World Religions Credits: 3 ¹
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I Credits: 3 ²

Total Credits: 13

Second Semester

ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credits: 3
REL 221 Religion in America Credits: 3 ⁸
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Credits: 3 ²
UGETC Mathematics Elective Credits: 3-4 ³
Free Elective (if needed) Credits: 1 ³

Total Credits: 16

Third Semester

COM 231 Public Speaking Credits: 3
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
REL 211 Introduction to Old Testament Credits: 3
SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I Credits: 3 ^2,6
UGETC Natural Science Elective Credits: 4 ⁴

Total Credits: 16

Fourth Semester

ART 111 Art Appreciation Credits: 3 ^5,9
PHI 215 Philosophical Issues Credits: 3
PSY 150 General Psychology Credits: 3
REL 212 Introduction to New Testament Credits: 3
SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Credits: 3 ^2,5,7

Total Credits: 15

Total credits required for this pathway: 60

Notes:

¹ Guilford College requires REL 111

² Guilford College, UNCC, and ASU only require two semesters of foreign language

³ If taking MAT 143 , an extra hour is required for a total of 60 hr Associates Degree; UNCC requires MAT 171 (or any MAT above 171) and MAT 152

⁴ UNCG and other universities should follow UGETC Natural Science options including AST 151 /AST 151A , BIO 110 , CHM 151 , GEL 111 , PHY 110 /PHY 110A (one course); Guilford College requires BIO 110 (4)

⁵ ASU requires two additional UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts

⁶ Guilford College requires HUM 115

⁷ Guilford College requires HUM 130

⁸ Guilford College requires REL 112

⁹ Guilford College requires COM 120