Comparative Religion Minor

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The comparative religion minor is a path of inquiry into the nature of religion, its pervasive role in human life, and its contribution to understanding human existence. The program is comparative in nature but complemented by a philosophical component focused on religion and unique electives designed to accommodate student interests.

Required Course Credits: 5

Select from the following:

PHIL 106 - Asian Philosophy Credits: (5)
RELS 101 - World Religions Credits: (5)
RELS 102 - Comparative Religious Ethics Credits: (5)
RELS 103 - World Mythologies Credits: (5)
RELS 106 - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Credits: (5)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 20

Any course from the following list not already used to fulfill the Required Course (i. e. PHIL 106, RELS 101, RELS 102, RELS 103, RELS 106).

HIST 460 - Religion in Latin America Credits: (5)
PHIL 305 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: (5)
PHIL 345 - Philosophies of China and Japan Credits: (5)
PHIL 346 - Philosophies of India Credits: (5)
RELS 101 - World Religions Credits: (5)
RELS 102 - Comparative Religious Ethics Credits: (5)
RELS 103 - World Mythologies Credits: (5)
RELS 106 - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Credits: (5)
RELS 301 - The Daoist Tradition Credits: (5)
RELS 303 - Buddhist Thought and Practice Credits: (5)
RELS 316 - History of Islamic Civilizations Credits: (5)
RELS 350 - Korean Religion and Philosophy Credits: (5)
RELS 351 - Religions of China and Japan Credits: (5)
RELS 354 - Christianity Credits: (5)
RELS 376 - Contemporary Religious Thought Credits: (5)
RELS 378 - Islam and Asia Credits: (5)
RELS 464 - History of Science in the Islamic World Credits: (5)
Students may select any RELS course not used elsewhere in this minor, PHIL major or PHIL minor, with no more than 5 credits from 100- or 200- level courses. Other courses with departmental approval.

Total Credits: 25

College and Department Information

Philosophy and Comparative Religion Department
College of Arts and Humanities

Online Availability
The program does not have a designated online only option.