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.

Required Core Courses

PHI 1040 - Introduction to Eastern Religions Credits: 3 *
PHI 1050 - Introduction to Western Religions Credits: 3 *
PHI 2040 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3 *
PHI 3000 - History of Ancient Philosophy Credits: 3
or
PHI 3020 - History of Modern Philosophy Credits: 3
Subtotal: 12 credits

Additional Interdisciplinary Upper-division Electives

One of the following:
ANT 3640 - Biblical Archaeology Credits: 3
ENG 3420 - The English Bible as Literature Credits: 3 *
ENG 3430 - Classical Mythology Credits: 3 *
ENG 3440 - Myth and Literature Credits: 3 *
One of the following:
HIS 3770 - World of Islam Credits: 3 *
SOC 3910 - Sociology of Religion Credits: 3 *
GWS 3910 - Women’s Spirituality Credits: 3 *
Subtotal: 6 credits

Additional Philosophy Upper-division Electives

One of the following:

PHI 3410 - Eastern Philosophy: Variable Topics Credits: 3 *
PHI 3610 - Religious Studies: Variable Topics Credits: 3 *
PHI 4050 - Comparative Thought: Variable Topics Credits: 3 *
Subtotal: 3 credits
Total for Minor: 21 credits

Note

* Course has additional prerequisites.