Religious Studies Transfer Pathway, A.A.

What is a Transfer Pathway?

A transfer pathway represents a typical course schedule/sequence for a student planning to complete the A.A. degree within two years, then transfer and major in a specific discipline. A transfer pathway is not institution-specific.

It is important to understand that the pathway provided in the adjacent tab is just one possible combination of classes by which to complete an A.A. and prepare for transfer in your chosen area of study. Other course combinations and sequences can work, too. It is strongly recommended that students work directly and frequently with a COD academic counselor/advisor, a COD faculty advisor, and academic counselors/advisors at potential transfer schools, to develop and execute a plan that works best for them.

For more information about Religious Studies, please visit the program page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Semester		Credits
ENGLI 1101	English Composition I	3
MATH 1218	General Education Mathematics	3
RELIG 1100	Introduction to Religion	3
Elective	Foreign Language Course ¹	4
	Credits	13
Second Semester
ENGLI 1102	English Composition II	3
Gen Ed	Life Science (with lab)	4
Elective	Foreign Language Course ¹	4
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences ²	3
RELIG 1150	World Religions	3
	Credits	17
Third Semester
SPEEC 1100	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
Gen Ed	Physical Science (with lab)	4
HUMNT 1105	Humanities Beyond the U.S. & Europe	3
HISTO 2215	History and Culture of South Asia	3
RELIG 1110 or RELIG 1120	Introduction to the Bible: Old Testament or Introduction to the Bible: New Testament	3
	Credits	16
Fourth Semester
PHILO 2150	Philosophy of Religion	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
RELIG 2160	Judaism, Christianity and Islam	3
RELIG 2170	Women and Religion	3
Elective	Upper Level Religious Studies - any 2000 level	3
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	61

¹: e.g., GERMA 1101 Elementary German I, GERMA 1102 Elementary German II, etc.
²: Recommend Anthropology or Sociology course

Program Milestones

First Semester

Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.

Second Semester

If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A. degree, please visit the A.A. degree catalog page.

Please note that the A.A. and A.S. Degrees currently require a minimum of 64 hours for completion. If the transfer pathway listed above has fewer than 64 hours listed, students will need to take additional coursework to reach that minimum. Students should consult with a faculty or program advisor to discuss their options.