Don’t see why anyone is shocked. UT has very liberal for years and why a lot of Texas alum will not let their kids go to UT and opt for other Big 12 schools in Texas and Oklahoma. OU has a large amount of Texas students as you see Texas license plates all over Norman.
Several years ago OU started the Religious Studies program which covers a broad spectrum on religion (see below) — it is one of the few major universities to even offer such a wide variety of courses in religion. It is highly recommended for anyone wanting to go into foreign affairs or journalism as the courses give a look into the various religions including cultures of that religion.
The Religious Studies Program draws courses from more than 30 faculty members in a dozen departments, such as:
Islamic Culture
Byzantine and Medieval Art
Religion and Global Politics
Asian Philosophy
Jewish Mysticism
Science in a Religious World
Religion and Violence
Contemporary American Christianity
For a more complete look at course offerings, click http://www.ou.edu/religiousstudies/courses.htm.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies is awarded through the College of Arts and Sciences and the University of Oklahoma. The checksheet, reflecting the requirements of the degree, is available by following the link below. The degree requires a minimum of 124 credit hours, of which 48 hours must be at the upper division level (courses numbered at the 3000 or 4000 level). The Religious Studies major requires 36 hours, of which 21 must be upper division (courses numbered at the 3000 or 4000 level).
Very true. My son mentioned "checking into" UT last year. My response was that it was his education and life but that I would not help pay for his schooling at UT.
He, and my money, are starting Freshman year at TX Tech this week.