Minor in Religious Studies
About the Minor
This minor provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of religion with much flexibility to accommodate individual student interest. Students will gain a global comparative perspective on world religions.
Admission Requirements
All prospective students should meet with an advisor from the College as soon as possible.
Program Requirements
| Students must complete three courses from this list | 9.0-10.0 | |
| Introduction to World Religions | ||
| The Bible as Literature | ||
| Coexistence and Conflict: Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the Early Mediterranean | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Students must complete at least 15 credits of additional elective courses, including a minimum of two different course rubrics: | 15.0 | |
| Introduction to World Religions | ||
| Anthropology of Interfaith Relations | ||
| Comparative Religious Ethics | ||
| The Bible as Literature | ||
| Mythology | ||
| Jewish Literature and Civilization | ||
or JWST 201 | Jewish Literature and Civilization | |
| The Historical Jesus | ||
| Religion, Science, and Medicine in History | ||
| Modern Jewish History | ||
or JWST 203 | Modern Jewish History | |
| Jewish Life and Culture in the Middle Ages | ||
or JWST 202 | Jewish Life and Culture in the Middle Ages | |
| The Reformation Age | ||
| Coexistence and Conflict: Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the Early Mediterranean | ||
| Witches, Demons, and Witch-hunters in European History | ||
| Contemporary Jewish Life | ||
| Yiddish Literature & Culture | ||
| Non-Western Philosophies | ||
| Judaism and Christianity: Two Religions or One? | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Special Topics in Religious Studies * | ||
| Special Topics in Religious Studies * | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0-25.0 | |
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Special Topics courses focused on religious studies will be considered for elective credit. Students must receive permission from the department.
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