Religious Studies
Minor in the College of Liberal Arts
Religious Studies students explore the ritual and symbolic aspects of religion, investigate the formation of the world's major religions, and examine religion's socio-political characteristics.
Religious studies encompasses historical, literary, social, and scientific approaches to the study of religion. It explores the nature of religion as a system of human thought and practice, the ways in which religions influence human identity and culture, and developments within religious traditions. The academic discipline of religious studies seeks neither to make students religious nor to discourage religious beliefs and practice; rather, religious studies focuses on understanding religion as a dimension of human identity and culture. Courses look at religious ideas in their historical contexts and investigate the various approaches to the study of religion.
How to Declare
ShowTo declare this minor, contact your assigned academic advisor in your school or college.
Required Courses
Show12 hours of course work from an approved list. At least six hours of upper-division coursework. Fifty percent of coursework to be taken in residence.
Visit the College of Liberal Arts minors page for more information on required courses.
