Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
Completed application
Official transcripts
Letter of recommendation
Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
Essay (optional)
Facilities & Technology
Liberal Arts Center
The Liberal Arts Center (LAC) contains classrooms utilized by several programs, as well as the Office of Admissions, a variety of other administrative offices, and the NativityMiguel School of Scranton. Bulit in 1923, it is one of Marywood's oldest buildings and was the first facility totally dedicated to the use of college classes. While it retains many of its classic features and architecture, the building has undergone recent physical renovations and enhancements of its learning spaces, including technological upgrades, climate control abilities, and new furniture in each classroom.
The LAC provides classroom space to students in the Social Sciences, English, and Philosophy programs. The iconic Rotunda is at the heart of the Liberal Arts Center. The Admissions Office is located on the first floor. A variety of administrative offices are located on the terrace level and second floor, including the Cashier's Office, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Registrar's Office, Provost's Office, Housing and Residence Life, the Center for Global Engagement, and more.
Marian Chapel
The Swartz Center for Spiritual Life is home to the beautiful Marian Chapel, with its two-story stained glass doors that can be opened for special outdoor liturgical celebrations. Masses are held regularly in the Marian Chapel.
The Marian Chapel also offers the Music, Theatre, and Dance Department an intimate 180-seat performing space. Completely renovated in 2007, the Marian Chapel (formerly the IHM Marian Convent), features a Peragallo pipe organ and 7-foot Steinway grand piano.
Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Faculty
Dr. Melinda Krokus
Associate Professor
John D Baldino
Lecturer
Carolyn M Bonacci
Lecturer
Sahar Raman Deep
Lecturer
Bryan Dewey
Lecturer
Kevin M Egocheaga
Lecturer
Bruce E Gowe
Lecturer
Sr. Nancy M Hawkins
Associate Professor of Practice
Sean M Hutton
Lecturer
Dr. Philip W Jenkins
Associate Professor
Llewelyn B Lewis
Lecturer
Alexander S Placke
Lecturer
William R Rusk
Lecturer
George W Shea
Lecturer
Dr. Aaron Simmons
Associate Professor
Stephen M Skierski II
Lecturer
Jeffrey A Spitzer
Lecturer
Dustin Vanpelt
Lecturer
Douglas Vanston
Lecturer
David Alan White
Lecturer
Michelle L Whitlock
Lecturer
Kathryn Yanik
Lecturer
Courses & Curriculum (120 Total Credits)
There are two tracks to an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies at Marywood University: the Traditional Program and the Applied Program. The Traditional Program is intended for students who wish to pursue Religious Studies as their primary major, whereas the Applied Program requires students to adopt Religious Studies as a second major.
Students in both programs are trained in two different approaches to the academic study of religion. First, in keeping with Marywood’s Catholic identity, students learn about the discipline of Christian theology, which combines faith and reason in the pursuit of a deeper understanding of God and creation. Second, in line with Marywood’s commitment to responsible global citizenship, students learn about the comparative study of world religions, which prepares them for respectful dialogue and collaboration with persons of diverse faiths and worldviews.
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Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
Traditional Program |
36 Credits |
|
RST 112 Modern Belief |
3 |
|
One course on the Bible |
3 |
|
One course on Ethics |
3 |
|
One course that covers Christianity |
3 |
|
One course that covers a non-Christian religion (or more than one) |
3 |
|
One course that examines a theme or issue across multiple religious traditions |
3 |
|
Six RST electives |
18 |
|
Applied Program |
30 Credits |
|
RST 112 Modern Belief |
3 |
|
One course on the Bible |
3 |
|
One course on ethics |
3 |
|
One course that covers a non-Christian religion (or more than one) |
3 |
|
Six RST electives |
18 |
In the case that a course fits into more than one of these categories, it can only be used to satisfy one requirement (i.e., no double-counting).
In the case of electives, a student is allowed to substitute up to two cognate courses from other disciplines (e.g., PHIL 312 Philosophy of Religion). Each substitution requires written approval from the student’s advisor, the chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and the Office of the University Registrar.
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