Religious Studies Minor (18 credits)
Students who seek a minor in religious studies must complete a total of 18 credits, including courses from at least two departments and RST 101, an introductory course in religious studies. Twelve of these credits must be earned from courses numbered 300 or above. The introductory course is a prerequisite for 300-level courses unless waived by the religious studies advisor.
The courses required for the minor are listed below in two groups, Group A and Group B. At least 12 credits must be chosen from Group A; other courses may be selected from Group B. All courses are three credits each.
Group A (at least 12 credits)
- ANTH 420R --Magic, Witchcraft and Religion
- ENG 484A --The Bible as Literature
- HIST 439 --Religion and Society in Latin America
- PHIL 210 --World Religions
- PHIL 323 --Problems in the Philosophy of Religion
- PHIL 470 --Religion and Science
- RST 101 --Introduction to Religious Studies
- SOC 333 --Religion and Society
Group B (0-6 credits)
- ANTH 345 --American Indian Art
- ART 260R -261--Survey of Art History I, II
- ART 464R --High Renaissance and Mannerist Art
- ART 465 --History of Northern Renaissance Art
- ART 467 --History of Baroque Art I
- ART 468R --History of Baroque Art II
- ENG 340 --Myth and Archetype
- ENG 494A --Native American Literature (same as ANTH 400E)
- ENG 482A --Literature of the Middle Ages
- ENG 435A --Milton
- HIST 371 & HIST 372 --Ancient Civilization I and II
- HIST 373 --Medieval Civilization
- ITAL 462 --Dante's Divine Comedy
- PHIL 203 --Introduction to Existentialism
- PHIL 211 --Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
- PHIL 212 --Introduction to Medieval Philosophy
- PHIL 450 --Ethical Theory
- DAN 265 --History of Dance I: Ancient Civilizations-18th Century
In addition, several departments at the university offer courses relating to individual authors, artists and themes, as well as courses in independent studies. Where the subject matter of such courses is appropriate, they may be used toward fulfillment of the minor requirements.
A student minoring in religious studies may include a maximum of six credits from courses in the major department. Such credits must be in addition to those used to fulfill the requirements of the major. Courses should be chosen with the help of the student's advisor, and the minor program must be approved by the Religious Studies Committee.
To decalare Religious Studies as your minor please fill out the
Minor Declaration Form and a
Field of Concentration Form and bring them to our office in MSS 124 for a signature. We will send your form to Admissions and Records for processing.
