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.