Georgia State University
Description
Georgia State University (GSU) is a major public research institution located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, recognized for its diverse student body and commitment to social mobility. As one of the largest universities in Georgia, it offers more than 250 degree programs across 11 colleges and schools, catering to over 50,000 students from various backgrounds.
The university is nationaly celebrated for its innovation in student success, consistently ranking as a leader in eliminating achievement gaps based on race or income level. Beyond its urban Atlanta campus, GSU maintains a significant presence through its Perimeter College, which provides accessible associate degree pathways at several suburban locations. Ultimately, Georgia State serves as a vital economic and cultural engine for the region, blending high-level academic research with a mission of inclusive excellence.
Institutional Website
Academic Terms
3
Department Name
Department of Religious Studies
Department Website
Departmental Keywords
Applied Religious Studies; Chaplaincy Studies; Religion and Health; Race and Religion; Religion, Gender & Sexuality
Department Chair
Molly H. Bassett
Other Fields
No
Religious/Denominational Affiliation
No
College/University Department Type
Religion/Religious Studies
Seminary or Divinity School
No
Theta Alpha Kappa Chapter
Yes
Theta Alpha Kappa Chapter Name
338, ANB
Location
Georgia State University, 33, Gilmer Street Southeast, Five Points, Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30303, United States
Areas of Study
Degree Programs
Undergrad Program
Yes
Undergraduate Degrees
Yes
Undergraduate Degree Types
Bachelor's (Minor), Concentration
Master's Program
Yes
Master's Degrees
Yes
Master's Degree Types
Master of Arts (MA)
Doctoral Program
No
Undergrad Program
Required Courses
No
General Education Courses
Yes
General Education Credit Hours
895
Undergraduate Enrollment
28000
Interdisciplinary Program Name
Religion, Health and Leadership
Internship/Practicum
Yes
Internship/Practicum Requirement
Yes
Community Partners
Yes
Annual Undergraduate Courses
20
Interdisciplinary Program
Yes
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1395
Total Undergraduate Credit Hour Production
4031
Master's Program
Graduate Enrollment
8100
Research Master's Degrees Conferred
15
Total Master's Credit Hour Production
468
Master's Funding
Full Funding
Master's Funding Years
2
Master's TAs
Yes
Number of Master's Level Courses
13
Faculty Information
Total Faculty
6
Full-Time Faculty
6
Tenured Faculty
2
Tenure-Track Faculty
2
Faculty Line Process
Line has gone into a general pool., Preferred Response Not Listed (please specify below)
Standard Faculty Line Process
Yes
Preferred Response Faculty Line Response
In the College of Arts and Sciences, departments must make a case for a faculty hire based on demand (e.g., credit hour generation, etc.).
Alumni Outcomes
Alumni Outcome Tracking
Yes
Alumni Tracking Process
We maintain an alumni listserv and send a newsletter to alums twice/year. We have a number of active alumni in the area that attend programs and mentor current students. Annually, we gather data from LinkedIn/web searches to track alumni.
Alumni Fields
chaplaincy, academia, law, medicine, nonprofit, education, higher education staff/administration, theater, agriculture
CIP Codes
CIP Code Reporting
Yes
CIP Codes Used
38.0201 (Religion-Religious Studies), Other
Other CIP Code(s)
39.0706
Survey Information
Survey Minutes
75
Additional Comments
Some notes (and I'll email these to Claudia in a more readable format)
Is there a way to save the survey at various points or does it autosave? I had to dig up some numbers midway through and worried my work would be lost.
What kind of media are we asking for? (Logo, photo, etc.)
Our current undergrad degree is a BIS in Religion, Health, and Leadership. It is our “major,” but at GSU, it’s technically a concentration within the BIS (Bach of Interdisciplinary Studies), a degree program managed at the college level. I clicked “concentration” rather than “major.” Then I also clicked “interdisciplinary program.” Maybe we can talk through how to clarify this section of the survey?
Annual undergrad courses: Are we asking for the number of different courses offered or for the total number of sections, which would be larger for those units that offer multiple sections of a core class.
It looks like we’re not asking how many majors a program has, right?
Total Undergraduate Credit Hour Production: Do we want a three-year average? Same question re: gen ed CH
Isn’t asking for total undergrad enrollment and total undergrad CH the same question? I’m reading the first as “heads in seats” and the second as 3 CH x head in seat. The difference would be when faculty are teaching courses that are 1 or 2 CH, I guess.
The areas of study list seems random. Pali is listed, but nothing with “health” is? Could we add a free response space here?
Is there a way to save the survey at various points or does it autosave? I had to dig up some numbers midway through and worried my work would be lost.
What kind of media are we asking for? (Logo, photo, etc.)
Our current undergrad degree is a BIS in Religion, Health, and Leadership. It is our “major,” but at GSU, it’s technically a concentration within the BIS (Bach of Interdisciplinary Studies), a degree program managed at the college level. I clicked “concentration” rather than “major.” Then I also clicked “interdisciplinary program.” Maybe we can talk through how to clarify this section of the survey?
Annual undergrad courses: Are we asking for the number of different courses offered or for the total number of sections, which would be larger for those units that offer multiple sections of a core class.
It looks like we’re not asking how many majors a program has, right?
Total Undergraduate Credit Hour Production: Do we want a three-year average? Same question re: gen ed CH
Isn’t asking for total undergrad enrollment and total undergrad CH the same question? I’m reading the first as “heads in seats” and the second as 3 CH x head in seat. The difference would be when faculty are teaching courses that are 1 or 2 CH, I guess.
The areas of study list seems random. Pali is listed, but nothing with “health” is? Could we add a free response space here?