Faith has shaped every culture and every era, and studying it opens more doors than you might expect. Florida Southern's BA in Religion examines Christian and world traditions alongside literature, history, and philosophy, building a flexible degree that has carried graduates into the nation's top divinity schools.
Religion has played a significant role in our lives since the beginning of time. Along with marking important life events, it encourages us to think critically about the meaning of life and our role in the world.
Florida Southern College's BA in Religion provides a balanced and challenging curriculum that examines faith and how it engages and transforms culture, history, and the human experience. Along with courses in the traditional areas of Biblical studies and Christian theology, students explore non-Christian religious traditions and develop the critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and global awareness that prepare them for seminary, graduate study, church-related work, and a wide variety of other careers. You are encouraged to round out your coursework with minors in art, language, and philosophy, or pursue a double major, making this one of the most flexible and enriching degrees FSC offers.
Faculty won't just lecture. You will engage in class discussions and debates, prepare presentations, role-play in simulations such as The Trial of Galileo, and conduct your own research — a curriculum driven by student-focused learning, instructional technology, and student-guided discussions and seminars.
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FSC's BA in Religion engages students in critical exploration of Biblical, theological, and religious concepts across Christian and non-Christian traditions. Through this study, students develop an understanding and appreciation for religious faith and how it engages and transforms culture, history, and the human experience, while comprehending its implications for ethical conduct and responsible global citizenship.
In addition to religion-focused courses, students explore literature, history, political science, economics, psychology, and philosophy, receiving the broad education that prepares graduates for continued study at prestigious seminaries and graduate programs.
Unique Electives Complement your core coursework with distinctive elective offerings including Jesus in Film, Gender Interpretation and the Biblical Tradition, Christianity and the Arts, and Dialogues in Science and Religion.
Honors in the Major Academically exceptional students may pursue Honors in the Major. Requirements include a minimum GPA of 3.66 in Religion and a cumulative GPA of 3.5, with at least half of total coursework completed at Florida Southern College. Accepted students complete REL 4953 and REL 4954: Honors in Religion, preparing a major paper under a project director to be presented to a thesis committee in the final semester. Students should see the department chair by the first semester of the junior year for more information.
Core areas of study include:
Religion students at FSC are part of a thoughtful, service-oriented community. Many students are involved in service organizations both on and off campus. The department also sponsors a chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa, the national honor society for religious studies and theology.
Two signature annual events bring outstanding scholars and thinkers directly to campus: the Warren W. Willis Lecture in Religion and the Biblical Symposium, offering students the opportunity to engage with leading voices in theology, biblical studies, and religious thought.
Not only are FSC Religion graduates accepted to the top seminaries and graduate programs in religion in the nation, they are also awarded the most prestigious scholarships. FSC alumni have gone on to study at Candler School of Theology, Duke Divinity School, and Yale Divinity School, among others. The broad education FSC provides, spanning literature, history, political science, economics, psychology, and philosophy alongside core religion coursework, is exactly what elite seminaries and graduate programs look for.
A Religion degree from FSC prepares graduates for a wide range of careers and advanced study. Within six months of graduating, 98.6% of FSC students are employed or in graduate school.
FSC's 100% placement rate at outstanding graduate programs reflects the strength of the curriculum and faculty mentorship. Graduates have been accepted and awarded scholarships at Candler School of Theology, Duke Divinity School, Yale Divinity School, and other leading institutions.
For students called to ministry, FSC's Religion degree provides the Biblical, theological, and ethical foundation for leadership in churches, denominations, and faith-based organizations at every level.
Religion graduates are well prepared for careers as educators, campus ministers, hospital chaplains, and counselors — roles that combine theological knowledge with service to others in institutional settings.
The ethical reasoning, global awareness, and service orientation developed through a Religion degree translate naturally into careers in nonprofits, social work, international development, and public service organizations.
From the Trial of Galileo simulation and student-led research presentations to study abroad in Italy, Turkey, Greece, England, and Israel, FSC Religion students are always engaging faith beyond the classroom. Every experience deepens your understanding of how religion shapes culture, history, and the human experience.
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Faith, meaning, culture, and the human experience — the study of religion prepares you to engage all of it. Take your next step toward a BA in Religion at Florida Southern College.
