The Religious Studies minor was introduced in 2003 for students who want to deepen their study of religion. It is comprised of twenty-four units as outlined below. If you have interest in becoming a minor, please see Dr. Lloyd-Moffett in Building 47-Room 34E or by calling him at 756-2475.
Beginning in the 2007-8 school year, the minor will change to provide more opportunities for students to explore religion. The new study program is expected to be:
Foundations (Four Units)
RELS 201 Religion, Dialogue, and Society
Area A: World Religious Traditions (Eight Units Minimum)
RELS 301 Religions of Asia
RELS 302 Monotheisms: Judaism Christianity, and Islam
RELS 304 Judaism
RELS 306 Hinduism
RELS 307 Buddhism
RELS 310 Christianity
RELS 311 Islam
RELS 205X Jesus
Area B: Approaches to the Study of Religion (Four Units Minimum)
PHIL 320 Asian Philosophy
PHIL 342 Philosophy of Religion
PSY 339 Psychology of Religion
SOC 377 Sociology of Religion
Area C: Contemporary Issues in Religion (Four Units Minimum)
WS/RELS 370 Religion, Gender, and Society
RELS 372 Spiritual Extremism: Asceticism, Mysticism, and Madness
RELS 374 Religion and Violence
RELS 380X Religion and Politics in the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
RELS 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates
RELS 470 Special Topics in Religious Studies
Four Elective Units
If you entered before 2007-8, you have the option of fulfilling the previous requirements:
Prerequisite :
PHIL 230 or 231 Philosophical Classics
Select four of the following:
RELS 304 Judaism
RELS 306 Hinduism
RELS 307 Buddhism
RELS 308 Monotheism: The Bible and The Qur'an
RELS 310 Christianity
RELS 311 Islam
Select one of the following:
PHIL 320 Asian Philosophy
PHIL 342 Philosophy of Religion
Select one of the following:
PSY 339 Psychology of Religion
SOC 377 Sociology of Religion
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