Minor in Religious Studies

Program Overview

Saint Leo University's Religious Studies Minor offers a customizable 15-credit program that explores religious traditions and their impact on human experience. Students gain a broad understanding through core courses and elective options in various religious topics. The program prepares graduates for careers in fields where religion intersects with society, including clergy, education, social work, and law.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Minor in Religious Studies at Saint Leo University is a 15-credit interdisciplinary program that allows students to formally study religious traditions and religious aspects of human experience from the perspectives of Religious Studies, its sub-disciplines, and alongside disciplines that are allied with Religious Studies. The minor is highly customizable according to individual interest and pairs well with many other majors, including but not limited to History, Political Science, Economics, Medical Humanities, Criminal Justice, Biology, Psychology, Social Work, and Interdisciplinary Studies. The knowledge and skills mastered in this program prepare students well for the numerous and varied private and public sector careers with which religion interfaces.

Outline:

The program's curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of religious traditions and religious aspects of human experience. Students will take courses in the following areas:

• Introduction to Religious Studies
• World Religions
• Religion and Society
• Religion and Ethics
• Religion and the Arts
Students will also choose two elective courses from a variety of topics, such as:
• The Bible
• Islam
• Judaism
• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Christianity
• Religious Pluralism
• Religion and Violence
• Religion and Gender
• Religion and the Environment

Assessment:

Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Papers
• Presentations
• Class participation

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members who are committed to providing students with a high-quality education. Faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Group projects
• Field trips

Careers:

Graduates of the Religious Studies minor are prepared for a variety of careers in the public and private sector. Some of the most common career paths include:

• Clergy
• Religious educators
• Social workers
• counselors
• Non-profit administrators
• Journalists
• Lawyers
• Teachers
• Researchers