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The interdisciplinary minor in religious studies includes coursework from the departments of anthropology, art, dance, world languages, history, philosophy and sociology. Your classes will draw on the different perspectives offered in these fields to explore fundamental questions concerning the nature of religion and its continuing relevance to contemporary life in a rapidly globalizing world.
In the minor, you will:
The Religious Studies minor is offered by the Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts. The department offers degree programs that explore inequality and social justice to prepare graduates for careers in public advocacy, politics, education and more.
Professors in the Department of Anthropology represent a variety of academic disciplines and bring and interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research that focuses on better understanding the diverse range of human experiences.
A degree in religious studies provides you with a number of skills that can be applied to diverse career paths as well as a specific appreciation for diverse religious traditions and awareness of the role religion plays in modern society.
The minor in religious studies can give you knowledge in specific religious traditions and artifacts, which may prepare you for a career in museums, libraries or other specialized institutions. During your minor in religious studies, you'll also gain experience with closely reading and analyzing a variety of texts as well as critically evaluating different arguments and perspectives. These communication and critical thinking skills transfer well into careers in non-profits, public policy or communications more generally.
Those skills also provide strong foundation for graduate school, where you might go on to study a professional subject like law or continue your studies in a related field such as philosophy, sociology, anthropology or public policy.
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