Program Overview

Introduction to the Minor in Religious Studies

The Minor in Religious Studies (REL) is an academic program that explores the diverse perspectives of religious individuals, including both Christian and non-Christian worldviews. This program delves into the study of various religious beliefs, ethical values, and devotional practices.

Program Requirements

To complete the Minor in Religious Studies, students must choose at least 4 courses, totaling a minimum of 12 credit hours, from the following list or other courses approved by the minor advisor. It is mandatory that at least one course be at the 400-level.

List of Courses

• REL 207: Faith Traditions: Judaism
• REL 208: Faith Traditions: Islamic Religious Traditions
• REL 213: The New Testament and Related Ancient Literature
• REL 214: Magic, Medicine, or Miracles: Disability in the Ancient World, the Bible, and Today
• REL 250: Faith Traditions: Special Topics in Religious Studies 1
• REL 261: Faith Traditions: Human Rights
• REL 267: Holocaust
• REL 270: Popular Culture, American Religions
• REL 277: Faith Traditions: Women and Gender
• REL 300: Rel of the East
• REL 304: Hinduism
• REL 306: Buddhism
• REL 307: Topics in Judaism
• REL 308: Islam
• REL 309: Afro-Latin Religions
• REL 310: The Pentateuch
• REL 311: The Prophets
• REL 312: The Psalms & the Wisdom Literature
• REL 315: The Gospels
• REL 318: Studies in Paul
• REL 319: The Book of Revelation
• REL 322: Latino/Latina Religious Experiences
• REL 323: History of Early Christianity
• REL 328: United States Catholic Experience
• REL 329: African-American Religion
• REL 333: Topics in Islam
• REL 357: Peacebuilding
• REL 359: The Road to Hell: The Apocalypse in Classical and Contemporary Forms
• REL 368: Christian Ethics & the Business World
• REL 372: Religion & Film
• REL 374: Visual and Material Cultures of Religion
• REL 375: Religion & Science
• REL 378: Religion, Society and Global Cinema
• REL 379: Sustaining Art and Faith
• REL 399: Readings in Religious Studies
• REL 408: Islam in the Modern World
• REL 474: Women & the Global Church
• REL 475: Theology of Inculturation

Credit Hours and Advisor Consultation

The program requires a total of 12 credit hours. It is noted that credit for REL 250 depends on the topic taken, which must be consulted with the advisor.