Religious Studies Minor
A minor in Religious Studies is excellent preparation for work in a number of fields in which knowledge of religion is beneficial.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Developmental Courses
(Choose two of the following)
RELS 109 - Morality Matters
RELS 110 - The Search for Meaning
RELS 121 - Introduction to the Christian Tradition
RELS 214 - The Catholic Church in America
The Catholic Social Justice Tradition
(Choose one of the following)
RELS 111 - Faith and Justice
RELS 225 - Catholic Social Thought and Practice
HREL 301 - Honors Religious Studies: Heroes of Conscience
RELS 316 - Liberation Theologies
Religion in America
(Choose one of the following)
HREL 220 - Honors Religious Studies: Religious Folklife
RELS 221 - Religion in America
RELS 223 - Church and State: A U.S. Perspective
HREL 312 - Honors Religious Studies: Sects and Cults in American Religion
Religious Studies Electives
(Choose two additional REL courses)
Total credits for minor 18
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
No courses in the minor may be taken under the pass/fail option.
The program requires that an average of “C+” or better be maintained by all Religious Studies minors. No Religious Studies course with a grade of “C” or below can be credited to the minor.