Religious Studies

As part of a traditional Catholic higher educational institution, the Weekend/Evening & Online College at Mount Saint Mary’s University is a leading choice for those seeking a degree in Religious Studies. 

If you’ve considered a career in religious organizations, earning your degree in Religious Studies from the Mount’s Weekend/Evening & Online College can provide the solid foundation for not only a professional career, but also for graduate study in theology or religion. 

Degree requirements 

The following is a complete listing of degree requirements for those pursuing a BA in Religious Studies. Your degree will be divided into the following five categories.  

1. Scripture
2. Christian thought
3. Christian ethics 
4. Religion and religions 
5. Special offerings 

Lower Division 

9 units total 

• RST 15: Introduction to Christian Scriptures (3 units) 
• RST 21: Introduction to Catholicism (3 units) 
• RST 41: Introduction to Christian Ethics (3 units) 

Upper Division 

21 units total 

Scripture (3 units) 

• RST 155: Upper Division Scripture Study (3 units) 

Christian thought (6 units) 

• RST 131: Jesus (3 units) – required 
• 3 units in another upper-division Category II course 

Christian Ethics (3 units) 

• Upper-division Category III course 

Upper-division elective (3 units) 

• Upper-division course in any Religious Studies category 

General elective (3 units) 

• 3 units in any area 

Senior thesis/project (3 units) 

• RST 199: Senior Thesis/Project (3 units) 

Total units for major: 30 units 

Total units for bachelor’s degree: 124 units