Religious Studies
Important Note: This is the archived version of the 2013–2015 Undergraduate Catalog. The information on these pages was archived on August 6, 2013 and will not be updated as requirement and/or program changes are approved. Please see www.uic.edu/ucat for the most up-to-date requirements.
Minor in Religious Studies927 University Hall
(312) 996-3141
schultzk@uic.edu
Administration: Kevin M. Schultz
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 Judaism (3) |
|
| OR | |
| JST 102—Introduction to Jewish History (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—Anthropology of Religions | 3 |
| 271—American Indian Religion and Philosophy | 3 |
| Art History (AH) | |
| 221—History of Medieval Architecture | 3 |
| 242— Early Christian Byzantine Art and Architecture | 3 |
| 243—Medieval Art and Architecture | 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 HIST 394, RELS 394 |
3 |
| Classics and Mediterranean Studies (CL) | |
| 208—Greek Mythology | 3 |
| English (ENGL) | |
| 115—Understanding the Bible as Literature Same as RELS 115 |
3 |
| 478—The Bible as Literature: Hebrew Bible Same as JST 478, RELS 478 |
3 |
| 479—The Bible as Literature: New Testament Same as RELS 479 |
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 |
| 394—Topics in Catholic History and Culture Same as CST 394, RELS 394 |
3 |
| 495—Topics in Religious History Same as RELS 495 |
3 |
| Jewish Studies (JST) | |
| 101—Introduction to Judaism | 3 |
| 102—Introduction to Jewish History | 3 |
| 478—The Bible as Literature: Hebrew Bible Same as ENGL 478, RELS 478 |
3 |
| Music (MUS) | |
| 230—Music History I | 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 |
3 |
| 120—Catholic Thought: An Introduction Same as CST 120 |
3 |
| 130—Introduction to Islam | 3 |
| 150—Catholicism in U.S. History Same as CST 150, HIST 150 |
3 |
| 246—The Sociology of Religion Same as SOC 246 |
3 |
| 250—Eastern and Western Philosophies of Religion Same as INST 250 |
3 |
| 255—Religious Diversity: Conceptual and Practical Issues | 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, HIST 394 |
3 |
| 446—Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in American Religion Same as SOC 446 |
3 |
| 478—The Bible as Literature: Hebrew Bible Same as ENGL 478, JST 478 |
3 |
| 479—The Bible as Literature: New Testament Same as ENGL 479 |
3 |
| 495—Topics in Religious History Same as HIST 495 |
3 |
| Sociology (SOC) | |
| 246—The Sociology of Religion Same as RELS 246 |
3 |
| 446—Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in American Religion Same as RELS 446 |
3 |
