What You’ll Learn
Learn about the origins of a handful of religions and how they have shaped, and been shaped by, the world around us.
Learn how difficult it can be to define “religion.” Dive into the depths of the influence that religion has had on culture and politics in the U.S. and abroad, both historically and in today’s world.
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Curriculum
Learn about the origins of Christianity. understand the role Islam plays in contemporary middle eastern politics. Explore how the Hebrew Bible has influenced world literature. Study the history of witchcraft in early modern Europe. A minor in religion and Culture allows for all these opportunities and more.
Partake in classes that dive into the history, literature, and practices of religion, or take comparative courses that explore specific issues from diverse religious perspectives.
This minor complements a major in the humanities or social sciences. Fields such as social work or health care open career paths where religious institutions continue to play and important role.
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Admission Requirements
We recommend submitting first-year applications in October or early November. We decide your admission once you complete your application.
Next Deadline for Transfer Students
Fall Semester: August 1
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Rotating Course Schedule
Our program uses a dynamic course schedule that rotates each semester. Be sure to check in with your advisor to ensure that you are taking the correct class each semester so you will graduate in the appropriate window with your degree.
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Career Outlook
This minor will help prepare you for a future academic study of religion. It also supplements professional preparation in social work, nursing, or related fields.
Religious institutions are still often involved in working with these fields, and some of your clientele are sure to have religious beliefs that you will better understand.
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