Religious Studies Minor

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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. Any student graduating with a minor in Religious Studies will be required to earn at least a C in all minor courses.

Required Courses:

REL 213 - Religions of the World
REL 308 - Western Women’s Roles in Religion also listed as
WS 308

Central Topics in Religious Studies: (6 Semester Hours)

Select two of the following:
REL 299 - Special Topics in Religion
REL 304 - Philosophy of Religion also listed as
PHL 304
REL 327 - The Rise of Islam: The Medieval Middle East also listed as
HIS 327
REL 331 - Medieval Christianity also listed as
HIS 331
REL 335 - Religion and Politics in Contemporary America also listed as
POL 335
REL 355 - The Bible as Literature also listed as
EN 355
REL 380 - Native American Literatures and Religions also listed as
EN 380
REL 405 - History Of Religion in America also listed as
HIS 405
REL 403 - Current Trends in Religion

Associate Courses: (6 Semester Hours)

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

Note:

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

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Religious Studies Minor

Required Courses:

Central Topics in Religious Studies: (6 Semester Hours)

Associate Courses: (6 Semester Hours)

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