Religion Minor
Minor Description
The Minor in Religion (RELI) enables students to explore various religious experiences and expressions throughout the world. The five required courses include a foundational course, two classes in historical religious traditions, plus two classes of the student’s choosing that support their major. Minors in Religion will analyze practices of interpretation, systems of belief, and patterns of religious behavior with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and ethical awareness.
Admission to the Minor
To enter the minor, students should submit a request via the Major/Minor/Certificate Declaration link in their portfolio.
Minor Requirements
Students wishing to complete the minor must take five courses, arranged as follows:
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RELI151
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Two courses in at least two areas of Historical Traditions.
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Two additional courses of the student’s choice. One of these courses may include RELI398, though this is not required. Students must take REL151 prior to REL398.
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The Department will accept, as one of the courses for the minor, either one course taken abroad or one course that is cross listed but not taught by members of the department.
Generally, tutorials and student forums do not count, though the chair may count one after hearing compelling reasons from the student.
Religion courses must be taken for credit with standard letter grading, though special cases may be considered by the chair.