The study of religion deepens our understanding of human nature and engages us in reflection on life’s greatest questions. In the Religious Studies minor, students study various religions and the social implications of their beliefs.
This minor is for you if:
- You want to work in any field related to religion.
- You plan to work in a field which brings you in frequent contact with people of different faiths.
- You are applying to graduate studies in philosophy, regional studies, or international studies.
- You are an Education student interested in integrating religion into their classroom work, or who may work in a religious-affiliated school.
Please note that the requirements for this minor were updated in both Autumn 2016 and Winter 2018. Examine the following information carefully to find which set of requirements applies to you.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES MINOR REQUIREMENTS (STARTING WINTER 2018)
These requirements apply to students who declared their minor at or after Winter 2018, as well as any students newly declaring the minor.
- All courses in the minor must be completed with a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
- Students must complete 25 credit hours with 15 required and 10 optional credits.
- All 10 of the optional credits must be upper-division.
REQUIRED COURSES (15 CREDITS)
- TRELIG 105 Introduction to Religious Studies (formerly TRELIG 205)
- TRELIG 210 Modern Theories of Religion (formerly TRELIG 305)
- TRELIG 321 Comparative Religion
OPTIONS FOR REMAINING CREDITS (10 CREDITS)
All 10 credits must be upper division credits.
- TANTH 365 North American Indian Traditions
- THIST 356 History of Christianity
- THIST 385 Russian Civilization
- THIST 411 History of Religion in America
- THIST 420 African-American Religious History
- THIST 451 Renaissance Europe
- THIST 477 Reformation and Counter-Reformation Europe
- TPHIL 315 Chinese Philosophy and Religions
- TPHIL 358 History of Philosophy: Medieval and Modern
- TRELIG 310 Religious Diversity in America
- TRELIG 333 Buddhist Thought
- TRELIG 345 Christian Thought and Ethical Practice
- TRELIG 350 Philosophy, Religion, and the Environment
- TRELIG 365 Hinduism and Buddhism
- TRELIG 366 Islam
- TRELIG 467 Philosophy of Religion
View course requirements for Autumn 2016 through Autumn 2018.
View course requirements prior to Autumn 2016.
Declare a minor by completing the Request to Declare/Change a Major or Minor form and submitting it to the Office of the Registrar. You must have earned a minimum of 45 credits and declared a major before declaring a minor. If you have any questions about this process, please see your advisor.
