Religious Studies Minor

Program Overview

The Religious Studies Minor at Eastern Michigan University offers a comprehensive understanding of religious phenomena across cultures. It develops critical thinking, research, and communication skills through required courses, restricted electives in traditions and methods, and additional elective options. The program fosters an understanding of diverse religious practices, beliefs, and their impact on society.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Religious Studies Minor at Eastern Michigan University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of religious phenomena across various cultures.
• It focuses on developing critical and analytical skills, research methodologies, and communication abilities.
• The program consists of three main components:
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• Required Area Courses (6 hrs):
RLST 100 The Comparative Study of Religion (3 hrs) and RLST 300W Theories and Methods for the Study of Religion (3 hrs). >*
• Restricted Elective Courses (12 hrs):
Select six credit hours in each of the following two areas:
• Traditions: AFC 273 African American Religion, AFC 373 Afro-Caribbean Religions, HIST 203 Global History of Islam, HIST 204 Introduction to the History of Judaism, HIST 304 Early Judaism, RLST 304 Early Judaism, RLST 306 Hinduism, HIST 306 Hinduism, RLST 307 Buddhism, HIST 307 Buddhism, RLST 334 Early Christianity, HIST 334 Early Christianity, HIST 303 History of American Religion.