Academics · School of Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of ArtsReligion
Reflect on faith and Christian living, and prepare for ministry, service, or seminary.
- DegreeB.A. in Religion
- Credit hours121
- ConcentrationsReligion · Pastoral Ministry
- FormatOn campus
Answer the call with preparation.
The Department of Religion offers a Bachelor of Arts in Religion, including a Pastoral Ministry concentration, preparing students for the pastorate, Christian service, or graduate and seminary study.
- Study world religionsThe historical development of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.
- Know the Christian faithIts origin and historical development.
- Research ScriptureThe historical method in biblical and theological studies.
- Honor our heritageThe contributions of African Americans and people of color to world religions.
Two paths. One strong core.
Both concentrations share Old and New Testament, Spiritual Growth, Christian Education, and Ethics and Civility.
Built for scholars of faith.
Old and New Testament, world religions, Black religious leadership, and theology. 42 credit hours in the major.
- World Religions
- Black Religious Leadership
- History of the Black Church
- Biblical Theology
- Seminar in Religion
See major requirements
- REL 101 Introduction to Old Testament
- REL 102 Introduction to New Testament
- REL 103 Spiritual Growth
- REL 204 Black Religious Leadership
- REL 205 World Religions
- REL 210 Women and Religion
- REL 304 History of the Christian Church
- REL 306 Life and Teaching of Jesus
- REL 308 Christian Education
- REL 402 Biblical Theology
- PHL 301 Philosophy of Religion
- REL 405 Ethics and Civility
- REL 408 History of the Black Church
- REL 409 Seminar in Religion
121 total credit hours. Full requirements and four-year plans are in the Academic Catalog.
Built for future pastors and ministry leaders.
Preaching, pastoral care, church administration, AME history, and supervised ministry. 42 credit hours in the major.
- Sermon Preparation and Delivery
- Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Church Administration
- History and Polity of the AME Church
- Supervised Ministry
See major requirements
- REL 101 Introduction to Old Testament
- REL 102 Introduction to New Testament
- REL 103 Spiritual Growth
- REL 201 Sermon Prep and Delivery
- REL 301 Introduction to Ministry
- REL 304 History of the Christian Church
- REL 307 Church Administration
- REL 308 Christian Education
- REL 309 Pastoral Care and Counseling
- REL 314 The Writings of Paul
- REL 317 History and Polity of the AME Church
- REL 318 The Pastor and Family Life
- REL 404 Supervised Ministry
- REL 405 Ethics and Civility
121 total credit hours. Full requirements and four-year plans are in the Academic Catalog.
Learn it by doing it.
- Pastoral MinistrySupervised ministryServe under supervision in a ministry setting.
- Pastoral MinistryPreachingPrepare and deliver sermons.
- ReligionSeminar in ReligionA capstone seminar.
- Next stepSeminaryContinue at Dickerson-Green Theological Seminary.
Careers Religion majors pursue.
The pastorate and Christian service, plus careers in community service and counseling. Pay and job outlook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Ministry & seminaryPastors & ministry leadersContinue at Dickerson-Green →
- CommunitySocial & community service managersPay & job outlook ↗
- Advanced degree for some rolesSocial workersPay & job outlook ↗
- Requires graduate schoolMarriage & family therapistsPay & job outlook ↗
- NonprofitFundraisersPay & job outlook ↗
- Requires graduate schoolCollege facultyPay & job outlook ↗
Career information comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Some careers require graduate or professional degrees, certification, or licensure.
Questions about Religion?
- Dr. Orlando McCauley, Jr.Chair, Religion Department(803) 255-4751omccauley@allenuniversity.edu
- Dr. Kevin TrumpeterInterim Dean · Associate Professor of English(803) 255-4782ktrumpeter@allenuniversity.edu
Start your ministry story at Allen.
Apply today, or visit and meet the Religion faculty.