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The Minor in Religious Studies enables students to be introduced to the academic study of religion from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities. Students are encouraged to develop their plan of study in consultation with a faculty advisor in Religious Studies. Any changes must be approved by the advisor.
Note: No new students are being admitted to this minor. Contact the college with any questions.
Students wishing to minor in Religious Studies must complete 18 semester hours, including at least 9 semester hours above the 100-level, from the list of courses approved by the Religious Studies Committee.
| Required Courses—Religious Studies Minor | Hours |
| Two courses from the following: | 6 |
| CST/RELS 120—Catholic Thought: An Introduction (3) | |
| RELS 130—Introduction to Islam (3) | |
| JST 101—Introduction to Jewish Studies: Literature and Society (3) |
|
| OR | |
| JST 102—Introduction to Jewish Studies: Religion and Culture (3) | |
| Four additional courses chosen in consultation with an advisor | 12 |
| Total Hours—Religious Studies Minor | 18 |
Courses Approved for the Minor in Religious Studies
The following courses are approved for a minor in Religious Studies. Students select from this list with the approval of their advisor in Religious Studies.
| Courses | Hours |
| African American Studies (AAST) | |
| 120—African American Religious Traditions | 3 |
| 445—History of Islam in the African World Same as HIST 445 |
3 |
| Anthropology (ANTH) | |
| 215—Non-Western Religions | 3 |
| 271—American Indian Religion and Philosophy | 3 |
| Art History (AH) | |
| 221—History of Medieval Architecture | 3 |
| 242—Medieval Art and Architecture I | 3 |
| 243—Medieval Art and Architecture II | 3 |
| Catholic Studies (CST) | |
| 120—Catholic Thought: An Introduction Same as RELS 120 |
3 |
| 150—Catholicism in U.S. History Same as HIST 150, RELS 150 |
3 |
| 294—Topics in Catholic History Same as HIST 294, RELS 294 |
3 |
| 394—Topics in Catholic History and Culture Same as RELS 394 |
3 |
| Classics and Mediterranean Studies (CL) | |
| 207—Greek Temples and Festivals Same as HIST 201 |
3 |
| 208—Greek Mythology | 3 |
| English (ENGL) | |
| 115—Understanding the Bible as Literature Same as JST 115, RELS 115 |
3 |
| 478—The Bible as Literature Same as JST 478 |
3 |
| 479—Religion and Literature | 3 |
| History (HIST) | |
| 150—Catholicism in U.S. History Same as CST 150, RELS 150 |
3 |
| 256—The American Religious Experience | 3 |
| 294—Topics in Catholic History Same as CST 294, RELS 294 |
3 |
| 495—Topics in Religious History | 3 |
| Jewish Studies (JST) | |
| 101—Introduction to Jewish Studies: Literature and Society | 3 |
| 102—Introduction to Jewish Studies: Religion and Culture | 3 |
| 115—Understanding the Bible as Literature Same as ENGL 115, RELS 115 |
3 |
| 478—The Bible as Literature Same as ENGL 478 |
3 |
| Music (MUS) | |
| 230—Music History I (Middle Ages and Renaissance) | 3 |
| Philosophy (PHIL) | |
| 115—Death | 3 |
| 241—Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| 422—Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| 441—Topics in Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| Religious Studies (RELS) | |
| 115—Understanding the Bible as Literature Same as ENGL 115, JST 115 |
3 |
| 120—Catholic Thought: An Introduction Same as CST 120 |
3 |
| 130—Intro to Islam | 3 |
| 150—Catholicism in U.S. History Same as CST 150, HIST 150 |
3 |
| 250—Eastern and Western Philosophies of Religion | 3 |
| 255—Religious Diversity | 3 |
| 256—Religious Experiences in American History Same as HIST 256 |
3 |
| 294—Topics in Catholic History Same as CST 294, HIST 294 |
3 |
| 320—Major Thinkers in Religious Studies | 3 |
| 392—Major Problems in Religious Studies | 3 |
| 394—Topics in Catholic History and Culture Same as CST 394 |
3 |
| 446—Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in American Religion Same as SOC 446 |
3 |
| 495—Topics in Religious History Same as HIST 495 |
3 |
| Sociology (SOC) | |
| 246—The Sociology of Religion | 3 |
| 446—Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in American Religion Same as RELS 446 |
3 |