Religious Studies (Minor)

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Note: Minors may take the following at the 300-level: REL 231, REL 232, and REL 277

Civic Engagement Opportunities

  • Quest: A co-curricular interfaith program with programming provided on campus through the Office of the Chaplain

     

Requirements for the Minor in Religious Studies

Choose six of the following courses:

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Title
Credits
REL 101OLD TESTAMENT-HEBREW BIBLE (H)CreditsDepartmentDownload as PDF3.00Introduction to the historical and cultural background of Hebrew Bible. Students are introduced to the historical-critical method of study. The Biblical texts are approached from the perspectives of the history, faith, and theology of Ancient Israel, from Abraham to the return from exile.
REL 102NEW TESTAMENT-CHRISTIAN BIBLE (H)CreditsDepartmentDownload as PDF3.00The formation and content of the New Testament in light of the entire Christian Bible are the focus, with special emphasis on developing the student's ability to interpret texts in the synoptic gospels. This study includes the history of the early church and some of its leaders, especially the Apostle Paul.
REL 231GENDER IN WORLD RELIGIONS (GI)CreditsDepartmentDownload as PDF3.00

A study of the role of gender and treatment of women focusing primarily within the traditions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and goddess movements among others. The study looks at both traditional and feminist interpretations concerning the intersections of religion with patriarchal institutional structures that influence gender roles in society.

REL 237MEDIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION (O)CreditsDepartmentDownload as PDF3.00Topics include: why conflict resolution and mediation matter; the adversarial system and mediation as an alternative; the concept of win-win; managing multiple and conflicting emotions; power, conflict, and morality; conflict styles and dysfunctional conflict practices; ethical negotiation and negotiating conflict resolutions; listening in conflict; disruptions in close relationships; a mediator's role in working through conflict; helping others manage conflict; moral, religious, and cultural conflicts; and managing moral conflicts. Topics are covered through faculty and student presentations, critical readings and discussion, and analysis and role playing of mediation case studies. Cross listed as COMM 237; Ethics option for the Leadership minor.
REL 272ADAM, EVE, AND MONSTERS IN CULTURE (HG)CreditsDepartmentDownload as PDF3.00

An  Honors course examining the impact that the biblical myth of Eve (and Adam) in Genesis has made on Western culture. Broadly, through tracking one biblical woman, alongside developments of Lilith in Jewish midrash and Lucifer in Christian sources, the class reflects on expected gender roles in society and examines the “monstrous” in the human condition.

Any additional course in Religious Studies  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
18
Total credits:
18

Overview

Department

Philosophy and Religious Studies

Type

Minor