Religion Studies Minor

Minor Requirements

A minor in religion consists of six courses, including:

• At least one 100 level course
• REL 201, 202 Theory & Method in the Study of Religion  
• At least two of the following courses:
  • REL 203 Religions of India  
  • REL 207 Religions of China  
  • REL 208 Religions of Japan  
  • REL 225 The Good Life in Buddhism  
  • REL 227 Islamic Traditions  
  • REL 229 Judaisms  
  • REL 233 Christian Traditions  
• At least two 250-299, 300 or 400 level courses

Notes:

Minors may count coursework from cognate disciplines with prior department chair approval.

Students minoring in Religion Studies who are also majoring or minoring in Jewish Studies may double count a maximum of two courses in fulfillment of Religion Studies minor requirements unless prior approval is obtained from Religion Studies Chair.