Minor
Minor in Religious Studies
Prospective minors must consult with the Chair of the Religious Studies Department. With the assistance of the Chair, students plan a series of 6 courses totaling 18 credits:
The Religious Studies Minor: Six (6) religious studies courses (18 credit hours).
Requirements
- REST 123 What is Religion? (3 cr)
- Choose REST or PHIL course at the 300-level (3 cr)
- REST electives: no more than 1 at the 100 level (12 credits)
Students may choose core REST 2xxx courses. Electives are organized into three categories of study: 1) Religious Traditions & Experience; 2) Catholic Heritage; and 3) Ethics. Students are advised to choose courses from at least two of the three categories.
Total: 18 credits
Notes on the Religious Studies Minor
- Courses for the minor are selected in consultation with the Department Chair or Departmental Faculty Advisor.
- No courses from the foundational areas of the Fisher Core may apply. These areas include Learning Community, Research-Based Writing, and Data Analysis courses.
- No more than two courses taken to meet a student’s major requirements may be applied to the religious studies minor.
- A grade point average of 2.00 is required for all courses taken in residence that may be applied to the minor.
- The program requirements listed are for the current academic year. Past and future program requirements may differ. Visit the catalog website to access current and past catalogs.