BA.RE.FR - Religion+French (Major)

Complete all of the requirements for a Religion major (36 credits).

A total of 24 additional credits in French and Francophone Studies, comprised as follows:

• At least 16 credits taught in French at the 200-level or above, or equivalent

• French language courses numbered below 200 do not count toward the major.

• Up to 12 credits may be comprised of any combination of the following:

  • Up to 8 credits from approved courses taught in English

  • Up to 8 credits transferred from off-campus studies or another institution

  • Up to 4 credits “double-dipped” with approved courses counted toward another major or minor

  • Up to 4 AP or IB credits

Attainment of the level of B2 or Advanced Low on a recognized language proficiency assessment (DELF, ACTFL, etc.)

Two or more of the following integrative components with the primary major:

• A thesis topic that explicitly incorporates a significant portion of French/Francophone content, broadly understood (textual, geographic, theoretical, historical, etc.)

• A grade of B or higher in a Religion course taught in French (normally only an option through off-campus studies)

• A course in Religion that has been approved as a “double dip” (see note)

• An internship related to Religion, conducted in French

• An oral presentation of the senior project (or equivalent) in French, open to the public

• Portfolio + reflective essay in French

Complete the senior self-evaluation survey about the student’s combined major experience.

Honors

• Determined according to the criteria for the Religion major

Notes

• Certain majors may allow for a “double dip,” such as:

  • An approved course taught in English that counts toward both the major requirements and the French requirements

  • A course completed in French off-campus that counts toward both the major requirements and the French requirements

• Within the 8-credit transfer limitation, any university-level courses taught entirely in French may count toward the French requirements, regardless of topic.

• Religion+French candidates have a major advisor in Religion, and a second advisor from French and Francophone Studies who works with them to define and assess the integrative component. Students should approach a French advisor as soon as possible after declaring their primary major.