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Religion Studies - Minor

Religion Studies - Minor

The Religion Studies minor provides students the opportunity to study religion by means of a diversity of academic disciplinary approaches in relation to religious thought and practice evident in the diversity of religions and religious phenomena in the world. The curriculum prepares students for critical inquiry in religion with advanced course work drawn from a variety of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and the arts.

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Minor in Religion Studies

性福五月天 University's Minor in Religion Studies offers students the opportunity to explore diverse religious traditions, beliefs, and practices from a global perspective. The program examines the historical, cultural, and philosophical dimensions of various religions, fostering critical thinking and intercultural understanding. Students engage with texts, rituals, and contemporary issues related to religion, enhancing their ability to analyze the role of religion in society. This minor complements a variety of majors, enriching students' academic experiences and preparing them for careers in education, social work, public policy, and international relations. Graduates with this minor are well-equipped to navigate complex cultural landscapes and engage thoughtfully in discussions surrounding religion and its impact on global issues.

Program Information for Religion Studies - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand academic disciplinary approaches in relation to religion (beliefs and practices).
  2. Deploy critical inquiry into questions of religion (beliefs and practices).

Admissions for Religion Studies - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
REL 11020INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS (ELR) (KHUM) 13
or REL 21021 MOSES, JESUS AND MOHAMMAD (ELR) (KHUM)
Upper-Division Religion Elective, choose from the following: 13
REL 31065
COMPARATIVE RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE
REL 41010
RELIGION, VIOLENCE AND TERROR
REL 41091
SEMINAR IN ADVANCED COMPARATIVE RELIGION
REL 42091
RELIGION IN THE MODERN WORLD
Upper-Division Minor Elective, choose from the following: 13
AFS 43200
MALCOLM AND MARTIN
ANTH 48150
RELIGION: A SEARCH FOR A MEANING
ARTH 42036
MEDIEVAL ART
CLAS 41301
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
CLAS 41404
ANCIENT CHRISTIANITIES
ENG 35201
THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE
HIST 30030
IDEAS IN ACTION: U.S. INTELLECTUAL HISTORY
HIST 30070
THE HOLOCAUST: THE DESTRUCTION OF EUROPEAN JEWRY, 1938-1945
HIST 31031
REFORMATIONS IN EARLY MODERN CHRISTIANITY
PHIL 31002
MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 41010
PROBLEMS IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
POL 30560
MIDDLE EAST POLITICS
REL 31065
COMPARATIVE RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE
REL 40095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN RELIGION STUDIES
REL 40096
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION
REL 41010
RELIGION, VIOLENCE AND TERROR
REL 41091
SEMINAR IN ADVANCED COMPARATIVE RELIGION
REL 42091
RELIGION IN THE MODERN WORLD
SOC 42561
SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Minor Electives, choose from the following: 16
AFS 43200
MALCOLM AND MARTIN
ANTH 48150
RELIGION: A SEARCH FOR A MEANING
ARTH 42036
MEDIEVAL ART
CLAS 21404
THE GREEK ACHIEVEMENT (KHUM)
CLAS 21405
THE ROMAN ACHIEVEMENT (KHUM)
CLAS 41301
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
CLAS 41404
ANCIENT CHRISTIANITIES
ENG 35201
THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE
HIST 30030
IDEAS IN ACTION: U.S. INTELLECTUAL HISTORY
HIST 30070
THE HOLOCAUST: THE DESTRUCTION OF EUROPEAN JEWRY, 1938-1945
HIST 31031
REFORMATIONS IN EARLY MODERN CHRISTIANITY
PHIL 31002
MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 41010
PROBLEMS IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
POL 30560
MIDDLE EAST POLITICS
REL 11020
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS (ELR) (KHUM)
REL 21021
MOSES, JESUS AND MOHAMMAD (ELR) (KHUM)
REL 31065
COMPARATIVE RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE
REL 40095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN RELIGION STUDIES
REL 40096
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION
REL 41010
RELIGION, VIOLENCE AND TERROR
REL 41091
SEMINAR IN ADVANCED COMPARATIVE RELIGION
REL 42091
RELIGION IN THE MODERN WORLD
SOC 42561
SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
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Courses may only be applied once toward the minor.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at 性福五月天 (in residence).
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus