Religion

Religion Minor

For students interested in basic study of religion as part of a major in another field, the Department of Religion offers a religion minor. As with our major programs, students minoring in religion can choose between two emphases: biblical studies or theological studies.

Biblical Studies Emphasis Requirements (18 hours)

  • At least four courses from Area I (biblical studies)
  • At least one course from Area II (theological and ethical studies) or Area III (historical and cultural studies)
  • At least one course from Archaeology 311, 492; Hebrew 112; History 312; Philosophy 211; any course in Greek numbered 300 or above

Theological Studies Emphasis Requirements (18 hours)

  • At least one course from Area I (biblical studies)
  • At least one course from Area II (theological and ethical studies)
  • At least one course from Area III (historical and cultural studies)
  • At least one course from a tradition other than Christianity, which can also count to satisfy the Area III requirement above (Religion 212, 213 or some topics taught as Religion 380)
  • Additional courses in religion to total 18 hours