Associate of Science Degree in
Religious Studies
In response to the needs and mission of the local Church, Saint Francis University has developed an Associate of Science degree in Religious Education to nurture spiritual and educational development. The aim of the program is personal spiritual renewal and growth for the sake of mission in the contemporary church. The program is designed for laypersons involved in the areas of catechesis, religious education, parish ministry and/or Catholic education. It aims to develop spiritual leaders who effectively integrate 33 credits in the liberal arts with an updating of 27 credits in religious studies.
Major Course Requirements:
PHIL 205 Discovering Philosophy
PHIL (elective)
RLST 205 Faith and Franciscanism
RLST 204 Catholicism: Its Meaning and Challenge
RLST 304 Church: Its Origin, Mission and Life
RLST 306 Religions of the World
RLST 308 Peace, Justice, and Human Relations
RLST 311 Principles of Christian Moral Decision-Making
RLST 314 The Sacraments
RLST 400.1 Foundations and Methods of Catechesis
RLST (elective)
RLST (elective)
General Education:
CORE 101 Skills Workshop
CORE 102 Colloquium
ENGL 103 Writing for a Discipline
ENGL 104 Writing about Literature
FNAR (FNAR/MUS/ART/THTR)
HIST (elective)
MATH (must be above 100)
SCI (BIOL/CHEM/PHYS)
SOC. SCIENCE
CORE ELEC. Choose one from:
ECON 101, PLSC 102, 103, PSYC 101,SOC 101, 102, 105, 202, 303
SPCH 103 Speech Fundamentals and Public Speaking
Total Requirements: 63 Credits