Religious Studies Minor

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The minor in Religious Studies, which promotes the institutional goals of cultural diversity and global awareness, is advantageous for those students planning a career in international business, diplomacy, law, medicine, public policy or social work, as well as numerous other vocations and endeavors.

A letter grade of C or better is necessary in each of the required core courses. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Required Core Courses:

PHI 1040 - Introduction to Eastern Religions
PHI 1050 - Introduction to Western Religions
PHI 2040 - Philosophy of Religion
PHI 3000 - History of Ancient Philosophy
or
PHI 3020 - History of Modern Philosophy

Subtotal: 12

Additional Interdisciplinary Upper -Division Electives:

One of the following:

ENG 3420 - The English Bible as Literature ^*
ENG 3430 - Classical Mythology ^*
ENG 3440 - Myth, Symbol, and Allusion in Literature ^*

One of the following:

HIS 3770 - World of Islam
SOC 3910 - Religious Movements in America ^*
WMS 3910 - Women’s Spirituality ^*

Additional Philosophy Upper -Division Electives:

One of the following:

PHI 3410 - Eastern Philosophy: Variable Topics
PHI 3610 - Religious Studies: Variable Topics
PHI 4050 - Comparative Thought: Variable Topics

Total: 21

Note:

* Course has additional prerequisites.