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In courses on Western European, Asian, and American cultures, students explore ideas, ideals and values as they are expressed in art, music, drama, history, literature, philosophy and religion. The Humanities concentration provides a strong interdisciplinary foundation while also allowing students the opportunity to focus their studies. For example, students can concentrate on a specific era, such as the Ancient World, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, or the Modern World. Students may also concentrate on a single cultural field such as American Studies or Asian Cultures. The Religious Studies concentration is an in-depth comprehensive study of religious belief and practice on a global scale that surveys diverse interpretations of religious experience within and across cultural boundaries and examines religious institutions and sacred texts within an historical framework. Students majoring in Humanities and Religious Studies may prepare for careers in teaching from the elementary level (as part of a Liberal Studies major program) through the secondary level (as part of a single subject credential program in English/Humanities). A major in Humanities and Religious Studies is also suitable preparation for postgraduate study in several advanced degree programs, including the Master of Arts program in History/Humanities and the Liberal Arts Master's Program. Providing a solid grounding in the liberal arts, the major helps graduates qualify for continued professional preparation for careers in teaching at the community college or university level, as well as library, museum, or curatorial work. Humanities and Religious Studies majors are also well-prepared for careers in government and fields such as the law and counseling, which require interaction with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Special Features Faculty advisors are available to help majors and minors design individual patterns of study that reflect students' particular interests and prepare them for work in their chosen fields. The Studia Humanitas Club organizes visits to art galleries, museums, and musical and theatrical events, and provides opportunities for students and faculty with similar interests to meet and exchange ideas. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS REQUIREMENTS - BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE Units required for Major: 45 Minimum total units required for the BA: 120 Courses in parentheses are prerequisites. A. Required Lower Division Courses (12 units) (3) HRS 10 Arts and Ideas of the West: Ancient to Medieval (3) HRS 11 Arts and Ideas of the West: Renaissance to Modern (3) HRS 70 Arts and Ideas of Asia: Ancient to Medieval (3) HRS 71 Arts and Ideas of Asia: Medieval to Modern B. Required Upper Division Courses (12 units) (3) HRS 105 Approaches to the Humanities (HRS 10 and HRS 11, or instructor permission) (3) HRS 108 Approaches to Religious Studies (3) HRS 140 Exploring World Religions (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 190 Topics in the Humanities and Religious Studies (HRS 105, HRS 108 and HRS 140) Additional Requirements: There are two concentrations for study in the major: the Humanities Concentration and the Religious Studies Concentration. Select one: I. Humanities Concentration (21 units) Required Areas of Study (9-21 units). Students must choose at least one course each from categories A, B and C. A. Ancient - Renaissance (3) HRS 113 The Culture of Classical Greece (3) HRS 114 The Culture of Classical Rome (3) HRS 131 Medieval Culture (3) HRS 132 Renaissance (passing score on the WPE)   B. Enlightenment - Postmodern (3) HRS 134 Baroque and the Enlightenment (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 135 Romanticism and Revolution (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 136 Birth of the Modern (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 137 Global Crossings: Art and Culture 1945 to Present (3) HRS 168 Images of America (passing score on the WPE) C. Global/Non-Western (3) HRS 145 Introduction to Islamic Cultures (HRS 140 or HRS 144 or HRS 178B or HIST 8 or HIST 143A or instructor permission) (3) HRS 148 African Arts and Culture (3) HRS 171 Introduction to the East Asian World (3) HRS 172 The Classical Culture of China (3) HRS 174 Modern Japanese Literature and Culture Supporting Courses: (0-12 units) in consultation with an advisor, students also may choose up to four courses from the following: (3) HRS 110 Global Cultures in Conflict (3) HRS 117 Paganism in the Roman World (3) HRS 119 Classical Mythology (3) HRS 120 Reason and Revelation: The Origins of Western Culture (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 121 Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (3) HRS 122 Introduction to the New Testament (3) HRS 126 History of Christianity to the Reformation (3) HRS 127 History of Christianity Since the Reformation (3) HRS 138A Great World Cities and Cultures: Paris (3) HRS 138B Great World Cities and Cultures: London (3) HRS 141 Introduction to Judaism (3) HRS 143 The Holocaust (3) HRS 144 Introduction to Islam (3) HRS 151 World Mythology (3) HRS 152 Great Mystics of the World (3) HRS 155 Spirit and Nature (3) HRS 161 Multicultural America (3) HRS 162 American Space and Identity (3) HRS 169 Hollywood and America (3) HRS 170 Religious Landscape of the Sacramento Valley (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 175 Zen Buddhism and Daoism (3) HRS 176 The Confucian Tradition (HRS 70 or HRS 172 or HRS 173) (3) HRS 177 Modern East Asian Cinema (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 178A Religions of India I: The Formative Period (3) HRS 178B Religions of India II: Medieval and Modern (3) HRS 179 History of Buddhism (3) HRS 180 The Film (3) HRS 181 Contemporary Issues in Film (3) HRS 183 Religion and Film (3) HRS 185 Women in Film and American Culture (3) HRS 188 Fantasy and Romance (1-3) HRS 199 Special Problems (Instructor and Department Chair permission)   II. Religious Studies Concentration (21 units) Required Areas of Study (9-21 units). Students must choose at least three courses (at least one course each from categories A and B). A. Religions with South and East Asian Origins   (3) HRS 173 Chinese Philosophy and Religion (3) HRS 175 Zen Buddhism and Daoism (3) HRS 176 The Confucian Tradition (HRS 70 or HRS 172 or HRS 173) (3) HRS 178A Religions of India I: The Formative Period (3) HRS 178B Religions of India II: Medieval and Modern B. Religions with West Asian Origins (3) HRS 121 Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (3) HRS 122 Introduction to the New Testament (3) HRS 126 History of Christianity to the Reformation (3) HRS 127 History of Christianity Since the Reformation (3) HRS 141 Introduction to Judaism (3) HRS 144 Introduction to Islam Supporting Courses: (0-12 units) In consultation with an advisor, students also may choose up to four courses from the following: (3) HRS 117 Paganism in the Roman World (3) HRS 119 Classical Mythology (3) HRS 120 Reason and Revelation: The Origins of Western Culture (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 131 Medieval Culture (3) HRS 145 Introduction to Islamic Cultures (HRS 140 or HRS 144 or HRS 178B or HIST 8 or HIST 143A or instructor permission) (3) HRS 148 African Arts and Culture (3) HRS 151 World Mythology (3) HRS 152 Great Mystics of the World (3) HRS 155 Spirit and Nature (3) HRS 170 Religious Landscape of the Sacramento Valley (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 183 Religion and Film (1-3) HRS 199 Special Problems (Instructor and Department Chair permission) With advisor approval, one supporting course may be selected from the following: (3) ANTH 13 Magic, Witchcraft and Religion (3) ANTH 166 Rise of Religious Cults (3) ETHN 50 Native American Religion and Philosophy (3) ETHN 171 African Religions and Philosophies (3) HIST 110 The Ancient Near East: A Cultural History (3) HIST 170 History of Religion in the United States (3) PHIL 131 Philosophy of Religion (3) SOC 162 Middle Eastern Societies and Culture (3) SOC 171 Sociology of Religion (3) WOMS 145 Feminism and the Spirit Note: Students should consult with an advisor before choosing any electives. If, in the opinion of the advisor, foreign language study is appropriate to the student's academic plan, such study may be included in the required 8 units of electives. REQUIREMENTS - MINOR - HUMANITIES Units required for Minor: 21; a minimum of 12 upper division units required. Courses in parentheses are prerequisites. A. Required Lower Division Courses (6 units) (3) HRS 10 Arts and Ideas of the West: Ancient to Medieval OR   HRS 11 Arts and Ideas of the West: Renaissance to Modern (3) HRS 70 Arts and Ideas of Asia: Ancient to Medieval OR   HRS 71 Arts and Ideas of Asia: Medieval to Modern   B. Required Upper Division Course (3 units) (3) HRS 105 Approaches to the Humanities (HRS 10 and HRS 11, or instructor permission)       C. Required Areas of Study (9-12 units). Students must choose at least one course each from categories A, B and C. A. Ancient - Renaissance (3) HRS 113 The Culture of Classical Greece (3) HRS 114 The Culture of Classical Rome (3) HRS 131 Medieval Culture (3) HRS 132 Renaissance (passing score on the WPE)   B. Enlightenment - Postmodern (3) HRS 134 Baroque and the Enlightenment (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 135 Romanticism and Revolution (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 136 Birth of the Modern (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 137 Global Crossings: Art and Culture 1945 to Present (3) HRS 168 Images of American (passing score on the WPE) C. Global/Non-Western (3) HRS 145 Introduction to Islamic Cultures (HRS 140 or HRS 144 or HRS 178B or HIST 8 or HIST 143A or instructor permission) (3) HRS 148 African Arts and Culture (3) HRS 171 Introduction to the East Asian World (3) HRS 172 The Classical Culture of China (3) HRS 174 Modern Japanese Literature and Culture   Supporting Courses (0-6 units). In consultation with an advisor, students may also choose classes from the following: (3) HRS 108 Approaches to Religious Studies (3) HRS 110 Global Cultures in Conflict (3) HRS 117 Paganism in the Roman World (3) HRS 119 Classical Mythology (3) HRS 120 Reason and Revelation: The Origins of Western Culture (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 121 Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (3) HRS 122 Introduction to the New Testament (3) HRS 126 History of Christianity to the Reformation (3) HRS 127 History of Christianity Since the Reformation (3) HRS 138A Great World Cities and Cultures: Paris (3) HRS 138B Great World Cities and Cultures: London (3) HRS 141 Introduction to Judaism (3) HRS 143 The Holocaust (3) HRS 144 Introduction to Islam (3) HRS 151 World Mythology (3) HRS 152 Great Mystics of the World (3) HRS 155 Spirit and Nature (3) HRS 161 Multicultural America (3) HRS 162 American Space and Identity (3) HRS 169 Hollywood and America (3) HRS 170 Religious Landscape of the Sacramento Valley (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 175 Zen Buddhism and Daoism (3) HRS 176 The Confucian Tradition (HRS 70 or HRS 172 or HRS 173) (3) HRS 177 Modern East Asian Cinema (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 178A Religions of India I: The Formative Period (3) HRS 178B Religions of India II: Medieval and Modern (3) HRS 179 History of Buddhism (3) HRS 180 The Film (3) HRS 181 Contemporary Issues in Film (3) HRS 183 Religion and Film (3) HRS 185 Women in Film and American Culture (3) HRS 188 Fantasy and Romance (1-3) HRS 199 Special Problems (Instructor and Department Chair permission) REQUIREMENTS - MINOR - RELIGIOUS STUDIES Units required for Minor: 21 Courses in parentheses are prerequisites. A. Required Upper Division Courses (6 units) (3) HRS 108 Approaches to Religious Studies (3) HRS 140 Exploring World Religions (passing score on the WPE)   B. Required Areas of Study (6-15 units). Students must choose at least one course each from categories A and B. A. Religions with South and East Asian Origins (3) HRS 173 Chinese Philosophy and Religion (3) HRS 175 Zen Buddhism and Daoism (3) HRS 176 The Confucian Tradition (HRS 70 or HRS 172 or HRS 173) (3) HRS 178A Religions of India I: The Formative Period (3) HRS 178B Religions of India II: Medieval and Modern (3) HRS 179 History of Buddhism   B. Religions with West Asian Origins (3) HRS 121 Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (3) HRS 122 Introduction to the New Testament (3) HRS 126 History of Christianity to the Reformation (3) HRS 127 History of Christianity Since the Reformation (3) HRS 141 Introduction to Judaism (3) HRS 144 Introduction to Islam   Supporting Courses (0-9 units) (3) HRS 117 Paganism in the Roman World (3) HRS 119 Classical Mythology (3) HRS 120 Reason and Revelation: The Origins of Western Culture (passing score of the WPE) (3) HRS 131 Medieval Culture (3) HRS 145 Introduction to Islamic Cultures (HRS 140 or HRS 144 or HRS 178B or HIST 8 or HIST 143A or instructor permission) (3) HRS 148 African Arts and Culture (3) HRS 151 World Mythology (3) HRS 152 Great Mystics of the World (3) HRS 155 Spirit and Nature (3) HRS 170 Religious Landscape of the Sacramento Valley (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 183 Religion and Film   With advisor approval, three units of supporting courses may be selected from the following: (3) ANTH 13 Magic, Witchcraft and Religion (3) ANTH 166 Rise of Religious Cults (3) ETHN 50 Native American Religion and Philosophy (3) ETHN 171 African Religions and Philosophies (3) HIST 110 The Ancient Near East: A Cultural History (3) HIST 170 History of Religion in the United States (3) PHIL 131 Philosophy of Religion (3) SOC 162 Middle Eastern Societies and Culture (3) SOC 171 Sociology of Religion (3) WOMS 145 Feminism and the Spirit REQUIREMENTS - SUBJECT MATTER PROGRAM (PRE-CREDENTIAL PREPARATION) A. Required Lower Division Courses (15 units) (3) ENGL 40A Introduction to British Literature I (3) ENGL 50A Introduction to American Literature I (3) HRS 10 Arts and Ideas of the West: Ancient to Medieval (3) HRS 11 Arts and Ideas of the West: Renaissance to Modern (3) HRS 70 Arts and Ideas of Asia: Ancient to Medieval OR HRS 71 Arts and Ideas of Asia: Medieval to Modern B. Required Upper Division Courses (33 units) (3) ENGL 110A Linguistics and the English Language (3) ENGL 110J* Traditional Grammar and Standard Usage (3) ENGL 110P Second Language Learning and Teaching (3) ENGL 120A Advanced Composition (passing score on the WPE) (3) ENGL 125A Literature and Film for Young People (3) ENGL 125B Writing and the Young Writer (3) ENGL 140 Studies in British Literature (3) ENGL 145B Shakespeare Early Plays, 1592-1600 OR ENGL 145C Shakespeare Later Plays, 1600-1612 (3) ENGL 150 Studies in American Literature OR HRS 168 Images of America (passing score on the WPE) (3) HRS 105 Approaches to the Humanities (HRS 10 and HRS 11, or instructor permission) (3) HRS 140 Exploring World Religions (passing score on the WPE) *This course will be waived for students with passing scores on the English Department Traditional Grammar Exam. C. Electives (12 units) (12) Select four of the following: HRS 119 Classical Mythology HRS 120 Reason and Revelation: The Origins of Western Culture (passing score on the WPE) HRS 131 Medieval Culture HRS 135 Romanticism and Revolution (passing score on the WPE) HRS 136 Birth of the Modern (passing score on the WPE) HRS 145 Introduction to Islamic Cultures (HRS 140 or HRS 144 or HRS 178B or HIST 8 or HIST 143A or instructor permission) HRS 151 World Mythology HRS 171 Introduction to the East Asian World HRS 172 The Classical Culture of China HRS 174 Modern Japanese Literature and Culture HRS 180 The Film HRS 188 Fantasy and Romance Teaching credential candidates must also complete the Professional Education Program in addition to other requirements for a teaching credential. Consult the English Department credential advisor for details. The program is currently under review by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and students are strongly encouraged to consult an advisor. They may also obtain information about the Professional Education Program from the Teacher Preparation and Credentials Office, Eureka Hall 216, (916) 278-6403.  CAREER POSSIBILITIES Teaching · Publishing · Journalism · Government · Public Relations · Library Science · Theology · Creative Writing · Literary Research · Ministry · Law · Counseling FACULTY Jeffrey Brodd, Alyson Buckman, Jackie R. Donath, Joël Dubois, Maria Jaoudi, Bradley Nystrom, Richard Shek, Victoria Shinbrot, Erin Stiles. Joint appointment with the Department of History: George Craft CONTACT INFORMATION Jackie R. Donath, Department Chair Carol Downey, Administrative Support Coordinator Mendocino Hall 2011 (916) 278-6444 www.csus.edu/hum COMPLETE COURSE LISTING | RETURN TO TOP |