Religion Minor

Program Overview

This religious studies program delves into world religions, fostering a deeper comprehension of global issues through a theological lens. Students explore comparative religious traditions, their societal impact, and history, while developing research, communication, and critical thinking skills. The program's highlight is its leading Doctoral and Masters's Programs in environmental ethics/philosophy.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Explore world religions and gain a deeper understanding of global issues from a theological lens.

Other:

• The UNT Department of Philosophy and Religion is the home of the nation's leading Doctoral Program in environmental ethics/philosophy and the nation's first Masters's Program in the field.
• During a religious studies degree, students learn about comparative religious traditions, the impact of religion on society, and the history of religion.
Religious studies majors strengthen their research, writing, and communications abilities while also gaining strong critical thinking skills.
• Religion Minor Courses You Could Take:
• Religion and American Society (3 hrs)
• Sociology of Religion (3 hrs)
• Rabbinic Judaism (3 hrs)
• Islam and Philosophy (3 hrs)
• Eastern Religion and the Environment (3 hrs)
• World Religions (3 hrs)