Religious Studies Minor

Program Overview

The Religious Studies Minor at this institution offers a comprehensive exploration of world religions, with a focus on Western and non-Western traditions. Students can choose from a wide range of courses to fulfill the requirements, including introductory courses, specialized topics, and advisor-approved electives. The minor provides a foundation for further study in theology, ministry, or other related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Religious Studies Minor: 21 credits
• At least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.
• Religious Studies Requirements: 9 credits
• RELI 2210 - Introduction to the Study of World Religions (3 credits)
• ANTH 3800 - Magic, Witchcraft and Religion (3 credits)
• PHIL 4047 - Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)
• Western Religions: 3 credits
• Choose at least one course from the following:
• APST 3530 - Religion in Appalachia (3 credits)
• ARTH 4017 - Classical Art (3 credits)
• ARTH 4027 - Medieval Art (3 credits)
• ARTH 4037 - Italian Renaissance Art (3 credits)
• ARTH 4047 - Baroque Art (3 credits)
• ENGL 3280 - Mythology (3 credits)
• ENGL 3700 - The Bible as Literature (3 credits)
• HIST 3903 - African American Religious History (3 credits)
• HIST 3910 - History of Christianity (3 credits)
• HIST 3911 - Ancient Religions (3 credits)
• HIST 3912 - Ancient Israel and Modern Scholarship (3 credits)
• HIST 3914 - The Historical Jesus and the Early Church (3 credits)
• HIST 3915 - American Religious History (3 credits)
• HIST 3920 - History of Islam (3 credits)
• HIST 4387 - History of the Holocaust (3 credits)
• RELI 3240 - Hebrew Scriptures (3 credits)
• RELI 3250 - Greek Scriptures (3 credits)
• Non-western Religions: 3 credits
• Choose at least one from the following:
• HIST 3913 - The History of Buddhism (3 credits)
• PHIL 3210 - Chinese Philosophy (3 credits)
• RELI 3230 - Indian and Buddhist Philosophy (3 credits)
• Advisor Approved Courses: 6 credits
• Any RELI course
• ARTH 4137 - Art and the Sacred (3 credits)
• ARTH 4957 - Special Topics in Art (1-6 credits)
• SOCI 4440 - Sociology of Religion (3 credits)
• Electives may be chosen from the lists of Western and Non-Western courses listed above.
• Note: Other courses may apply with advisor approval.
Electives may be chosen from the lists of Western and Non-Western courses listed above. Other courses may apply with advisor approval.

Careers:

• Preparation for professional graduate education in theology or ministry.
• Many students major in philosophy with a religious studies concentration, or minor in religious studies as a way to prepare for seminary or divinity school.