Requirements for the Major
The Catholic Studies major consists of 34 credits: RS 205, 255, 311, 312, 314, 323, 325, 331,
333, 342, 490 and 3 credits of elective courses. The Religious Studies major consists of 34
credits: RS 205, 231, 312, 314, 324, 325, 342, and 490. In addition, one course from each of
these 3 areas: Church and Society (RS 360/460), World Religions (RS 275), Spiritual/Pastoral
Theology (RS 366/466) and 3 credits of elective courses are required.
Requirements for the Minor
The Catholic Studies minor consists of a minimum of 21 credits: RS 205, 312, 314, 323, 325;
either RS 255 or 342; and one course from RS 311, 331, or 333.
The Religious Studies Minor consists of a minimum of 21 credits: RS 205, 312, 314, 325; one
course from RS 275 options; one course from RS 231, 255, or 342; one course from RS 366/466,
311, or 324.
Requirements for Ursuline Studies
Students are required to complete 6 credits of Religious Studies courses for the fulfillment of
their Stage III courses. Students may transfer credit for upper-division religious studies
courses taken previously at colleges with missions similar to that of Ursuline. However, if
courses in Religious Studies are needed, they must be taken from Stage III Ursuline Studies
offerings; they may not be taken at any other institution. Only students who are pursuing a
major in Jewish Studies through Siegal College may satisfy their Ursuline Studies requirements
there in conjunction with that major. In all cases of transfer credit, courses completed more
than twenty years ago will be accepted for transfer to Ursuline College only at the discretion
of the department chair.
