Capstone Major

The Study of Religion major is a designated capstone major. Students must complete an advanced seminar that provides unique opportunity to work closely with a faculty member on a focused topic of research. Through their capstone work students are expected to demonstrate their ability to plan and carry out a major project, apply subject matter and research methods knowledge to produce a paper or other research project, and organize information into a coherent and persuasive form for oral presentation to their peers.

Mga Resulta ng Pagkatuto

1. Demonstrated ability to plan a major project that concludes with writing a cogent and convincing document

2. Application of knowledge of a wide-ranging bibliography and of methods of research to thoroughly prepare for seriously engaging an interviewee or for writing the prospectus describing the major project

3. Development of skills essential to taking oral histories or doing field research in Los Angeles’ multicultural population

4. Ability to organize research data into a coherent and persuasive form for oral presentation to peers

5. Demonstrated empathy as a critic of a wide array of religious traditions, institutions, and practices