2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

Curriculum

Requirements for a minor are satisfied by successfully completing 20 credits of coursework in Religious Studies. For course descriptions, please refer to the appropriate department of this catalog.

Required Core Component, 1 Course, 4 Credits

Choose one of the following:
RS 111 Introduction to World Religions: Western Traditions
RS 112 Introduction to World Religions: Eastern Traditions

Designated Course Component, 4 Courses, 16 Credits

ENG 313  The Bible as Literature I
ENG 314  The Bible as Literature II
GVT 208  Politics and Religion
HUM 306  Art of the Middle Ages
PHIL 255 Science, Myth, and Society
PHIL 260  Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 261  Eastern Philosophy
PHIL 262  Buddhism
PHIL 263  Native American Religion
PHIL 265  Women in Spirituality
PHIL 308  Comparative Religion and Philosophy
PHIL 310  Topics in the Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 311  Philosophy of Nature
PHIL 330 African Philosophy and Religion
RS 243  Spiritual Autobiography
RS 270 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Light of the Soul
RS 301 Reason and Revelation
SOC 226  Sociology of Religion

Special Topics

Some students may wish to include specialized research in their minor. They may do so by including as part of their program an independent study course or a field study project.

Information/Advising

Students wishing to minor in Religious Studies should see the Director of the Religious Studies Program.