RELIGIOUS STUDIES MINOR

In the religious studies minor, students take an interdisciplinary approach to the academic study of religion, using methodologies from a variety of disciplines, including English, geography, history, and philosophy as well as religious studies. Students in the minor gain a broad understanding of religion as a human phenomenon and explore the history and contemporary expressions of religious traditions.

Required Courses:

REL 213 Religions of the World (3)
REL 308 Western Women's Roles in Religion (3)

Select two of the following:
HIS 405 History of Religion in America
PHL 304 Philosophy of Religion
REL 299 Special Topics in Religion (repeatable for up to 6 hours)
REL 350 Medieval Christianity
REL 403 Current Trends in Religion

Select two of the following:
EN 334 Ancient Greek and Roman Myth
GEO 306 Geography of the Muslim World
HIS 328 Rise of Christianity and the Fall of Rome, 200-1000
or HIS 329 High and Late Medieval Europe
PHL 301 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

*Any courses not used in the Central Topics in Religious Studies group may be applied to the Associate Courses area.