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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Music | Theology
Discipline
Arts | Humanities
Minor
Comparative Religion | Sacred Music and Liturgical Studies
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
This minor in religious studies offers a comprehensive exploration of world religions, including Asian, Abrahamic, and other traditions. Students can choose from a wide range of courses to fulfill the program requirements, including electives in religion theory, contemporary film, and women's studies. The minor is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of religious beliefs, practices, and their impact on society.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Program Requirements (15-18 Credits)
- Complete the following:
- RELG 103 - World Religions (3 credits)
- Asian Religions
- Choose one from the following:
- RELG 104 - Introduction to Asian Religions (3 credits)
- RELG 320 - Introduction to Buddhism (3 credits)
- RELG 324 - Hinduism (3 credits)
- RELG 326 - Buddhism in Literature and Film (3 credits)
- RELG 350 - Lives of Hindu and Buddhist Saints (3 credits)
- RELG 351 - Religion of India (3 credits)
- RELG 352 - Zen Buddhism (3 credits)
- Abrahamic Religions
- Choose one from the following:
- RELG 205 - Introduction to Abrahamic Religions (3 credits)
- RELG 301 - Hebrew Bible (3 credits)
- RELG 302 - New Testament (3 credits)
- RELG 311 - Gospel Traditions (3 credits)
- RELG 312 - The Life and Letters of Paul (3 credits)
- RELG 322 - Introduction to Islam (3 credits)
- RELG 323 - Christianity: Sects and Practices (3 credits)
- RELG 330 - Introduction to Judaism (3 credits)
- RELG 331 - The Qur’an (3 credits)
- RELG 203 - Studying Religion: Theory and Methods (3 credits)
- RELG 325 - Religion in Contemporary American Film (3 credits)
- RELG 360 - Women and World Religions (3 credits)
- RELG 365 - Religious Diversity in the South (3 credits)
- RELG 366 - Religions of the West African Diaspora (3 credits)
- RELG 399 - Independent Study (1-3 credits)
- RELG 491 - Selected Topics in Religious Studies (3 credits)
- Total Credits Required: 15-18 Credits
- Students using RELG 103 - World Religions (3 credits) to satisfy a core requirement or a foundation requirement will fulfill the minor requirement but will not have the three credit hours registered in the minor.
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