Religious Studies - minor

What you will study

Religious studies students explore diverse religious traditions, their development, beliefs, sacred texts, rituals and traditions, in light of contemporary theology. In the process, students examine their own values and beliefs, and articulate their understanding religion within human experience. Students analyze artistic and literary religious works and interpret their moral-ethical meaning and significance.

Religious Studies explores the historical significance of diverse religious traditions and their implications for the religious beliefs, practices, and institutions of contemporary life. In the process, students can clarify and affirm the content of their own beliefs. Religious Studies practitioners utilize theological resources and of relevant scientific and humanistic disciplines to address religious issues.

Students identify religious topics for investigation, and use carefully designed approaches to solving problems and making decisions in collaboration with others as they engage in theological inquiry.

Your coursework is enhanced by an internship component and independent research best suited to your professional and personal objectives.

Beginning and Intermediate Requirements
RL 200/300 Take one RL 200 ( RL-210, RL-213 or RL-214) and take one RL 300 (RL-310, RL-311 or RL-313), or take one RL-250 course (RL-250, RL-251, RL-252)4
Advanced Requirements
HUM-350Alternate World Views4
or HUM-351 Chinese Civilization & Cultures
or HUM-352 South Asia Civilization
or HUM-353 Latin American Civilizations
or HUM-355 Japan: Studies in Civilizations and Culture
or HUM-358 Middle Eastern Civilization
RL-350Biblical World View4
RL-375Religion in America4