Microeconomics vs. Theory of Religion

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<p>For my second semester of freshman year, I'm debating whether I should take Microeconomics or Theory of Religion. I can't take both, because of the time conflict.
The followings are the catalog descriptions of courses and the reasons why I want to take them.</p>

<p><microeconomics>
-I think it will be easier than Religion course, since I don't have to write a lot of papers and have less readings
-It is a big class (100 students capacity), so there will be no participation grade.
-Description: Principles of Microeconomics. The study of economic behavior at the level of individual households and firms. Topics include scarcity and choice, supply and demand, production, cost and market organization.</microeconomics></p>

<p><theory of="" religion="">
-It is 300 level, and is for Religious Studies major. (and I'm NOT a Religious Studies major.)
-I'm just intereseted in the material in general
-Small class: 35 students capacity
-Since I'm not going to major in Religion, I feel like there will not be a chance later for me to explore this academic field.
-There will be a lot of readings and wrtings and participation grade which I'm not very good at. (English is not my first language.)
-Since there will be readings,wrtings and speaking in class, it is also a perfect chance for me to improve my english proficiency.
-Description: Theory and Method in the Study of Religion. This course surveys the dominant methods of studying religion and the theories on which they are based. The perspectives may include the anthropological, feminist, historical, literary, philosophical, phenomenological, political, psychological and sociological.
-Textbook used in class: EIGHT THEORIES OF RELIGION by PALS, and THINKING ABOUT RELIGION:READER by STRENSKI </theory></p>

<p>Funny enough, I'm going be a Physics major, but I can't take any physics class this year. Anyway, I'm equally interested in both materials, and I really don't know which one I should take. I guess Microecon class is more practical, and I'm sure I will do well. (I'm really good and understading a theory or principle and applying them.) However, I also want to study religion? Gahh...I hate that life is a constant bargain between good and better. Help!</p>

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<p>Chances are you’ll regret taking the religious studies major (but I may be very wrong) if your going to be a physics major. But why not read a couple of religious texts and then their criticisms in the library instead?</p>

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<p>You should try out the religious study course and if you end up thinking its not worth it, just withdraw. Anyone can take economics anything. You can even take a course online and transfer the credit. Its absolutely not a big deal.</p>

<p>One, reading something for fun in the library and actually taking the course are totally different. I tried to do that for a few subjects and taking a class makes it ALOT better. You get to discuss and see things in different ways. Stuff you dont understand gets explained. Its more satisfying to share your views with people. Etc. Reading stuff isn’t the same as being in an actual class for it. There is stuff I learn in class that I can’t seem to find anywhere on the internet in detail at all. You get resources from the professor that you wouldn’t think of otherwise. Its just… richer. A richer learning experience.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys. I agree with quitejaded. So I guess I should just register for Theory of Religion, and if it is too overwelming, then I will switch to Microecon.</p>