UC Santa Barbara Religious Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Religious Studies transfers starts with RG ST 3, RG ST 4 and RG ST 5; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Barbara Religious Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Religious Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCSB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Preparation for the major - area a
Complete 1 of these
- RG ST 3 Introduction to Asian Religious Traditions
- RG ST 4 Introduction to Buddhism
- RG ST 5 Introduction to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- RG ST 7 Introduction to American Religion
- RG ST 14 Introduction to Native American Religious Studies
- RG ST 18 Comparing Religions
- RG ST 19 The Gods and Goddesses of India
- RG ST 20 Indic Civilization
- RG ST 21 Zen Buddhism
- RG ST 26 Introduction to Jewish Mysticism
- RG ST 28 Gandhi: Nonviolence, Resistance, Truth
- RG ST 30 Judaism
- RG ST 31 The Religions of Tibet
- RG ST 47 Introduction to Daoism
- RG ST 48 Nature and Ethics in Chinese Philosophy
- RG ST 61 African Religions of the Americas
- RG ST 71 Introduction to Asian American Religions
- RG ST 73 Introduction to Japanese Religion: Texts, Concepts, and Representations
- RG ST 80A Religion and Western Civilization I: Ancient
- RG ST 80B Religion and Western Civilization II: Medieval
- RG ST 80C Religion and Western Civilization III: Modern
- RG ST 84 Introduction to Islamic Civilization
Preparation for the major - area b
Complete 1 of these
- RG ST 1 Introduction to the Study of Religion
- RG ST 2 Islam and the West
- RG ST 6 Islam and Modernity
- RG ST 9 Ethnicity and Religion
- RG ST 10 Introduction to Biblical Law
- RG ST 12 Religious Approaches to Death
- RG ST 13 Religion and Popular Culture
- RG ST 16 Religion and Food
- RG ST 24 Jesus in Comparative Perspective
- RG ST 27 Varieties of Mystical Experience in the Abrahamic Religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- RG ST 32 Contemporary Chinese Religions
- RG ST 33 Catholic Ritual in the Middle Ages
- RG ST 35 Introduction to Religion and Politics
- RG ST 62 Dark Goddesses and Black Madonnas
- RG ST 63 Witches and Brujxs: Black Magic & (Afro-)Latinx Feminism
- RG ST 81 Modern Iran and Global Politics
- RG ST 83 Music and Religion
- RG ST 85 Pilgrimage
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Santa Barbara have a Religious Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Religious Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Barbara for Religious Studies?
UC Santa Barbara's Religious Studies major preparation includes RG ST 3, RG ST 4, RG ST 5, RG ST 7, RG ST 14 and RG ST 18, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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