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Religious Studies

Overview

The religious studies curriculum offers specialties in comparative approaches to religious traditions, ethics, and issues in science and the environment.

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This program will challenge you to:

  • Examine yourself and the world in more comprehensive ways.
  • Look at the most fundamental aspects of human reasoning and discourse.
  • Study the religious dimensions of human existence in a non-sectarian manner.
  • Prepare for careers in ministry, social work, medicine, education, or other careers.
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Minor
Religious Studies Minor

Peaks this program fulfills

  • Humanities & Fine Arts

Courses and Requirements

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15 credits

Minor Requirements

No course can count toward more than one requirement area.

Course ID Course Name Number of Credits
REL-100Introduction to World Religions3 credits

Complete 3 credits from the following:

Course ID Course Name Number of Credits
REL ELEC -Religious Studies elective coursework3 credits
PHI-201The Good Life3 credits
PHI-210Human Nature and the Scientific World -View3 credits
PHI-351Philosophy of Religion3 credits

Complete 3 credits from the following:

Course ID Course Name Number of Credits
REL Upper Division-Upper Division (300- or 400-level) Religion Course3 credits
PHI-351Philosophy of Religion3 credits

Complete 3 credits from the following:

Course ID Course Name Number of Credits
REL ELEC -Religious Studies elective coursework3 credits
ATH-249Natives of South America3 credits
HIS-221Chinese Religions3 credits
HIS-240Jewish History3 credits
HIS-242The History of Christianity3 credits
HIS-244Biblical Archaeology1-3 credits
HIS-363The Rise of Christianity: Classical History and Archaeology3 credits
HIS-364The Life of Jesus: History and Archaeology3 credits
HIS-378Liberation Theology3 credits
HIS-386Religions in Latin American3 credits
MUS-216Music and the Church3 credits
PHI-201The Good Life3 credits
PHI-210Human Nature and the Scientific World -View3 credits
PHI-351Philosophy of Religion3 credits
SOC-304The Sociology of Religion3 credits

Creative Activity

Take 3 credits from the approved Creative Activities courses.

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