The Interfaith Religious Literacy Certificate provides student an in-depth understanding of religion and how it influences individuals, cultures, and societies.  It also introduces students to the beliefs, texts and practices of the major world religious traditions.  This certificate will prepare students to work closely with religiously diverse populations, especially those planning to enter careers in education, healthcare, social work, politics, HR, hospitality/tourism, business or international relations. 

The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) below are outcomes that students will achieve after completing specific certificate requirements in this program. Students will:

1. Gain an understanding of what religion is and how it influences individuals, societies, cultures and political systems.
2. Gain a basic understanding of the beliefs, texts and practices of the major religious traditions of the world.
3. Be prepared to work in careers that require working with a religiously diverse population, such as education, healthcare, politics, business, social work or international relations.
4. Gain a sensitivity to the particular concerns of religiously diverse societies.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”

Course List

Code	Title	Units
RELG-110	Introduction to the Study of Religion	3
List A		3
Select one of the following:
RELG-120	World Religions
RELG-130	Scriptures of World Religions
List B		3
Select one of the following:
RELG-140	Religion and Culture
RELG-150	Asian Religions
RELG-165	Religion in America
RELG-170	Introduction to Christianity
RELG-175	Religion, Government and Politics in America
Total Units		9

Certificate of Achievement

Any student who chooses to complete only the requirements listed above qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in Interfaith Religious Literacy. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.