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Religion Studies - Minor

Religion Studies - Minor

The Religion Studies minor provides students the opportunity to study religion by means of a diversity of academic disciplinary approaches in relation to religious thought and practice evident in the diversity of religions and religious phenomena in the world. The curriculum prepares students for critical inquiry in religion with advanced course work drawn from a variety of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and the arts.

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Minor in Religion Studies

5X社区's Minor in Religion Studies offers students the opportunity to explore diverse religious traditions, beliefs, and practices from a global perspective. The program examines the historical, cultural, and philosophical dimensions of various religions, fostering critical thinking and intercultural understanding. Students engage with texts, rituals, and contemporary issues related to religion, enhancing their ability to analyze the role of religion in society. This minor complements a variety of majors, enriching students' academic experiences and preparing them for careers in education, social work, public policy, and international relations. Graduates with this minor are well-equipped to navigate complex cultural landscapes and engage thoughtfully in discussions surrounding religion and its impact on global issues.

Program Information for Religion Studies - Minor

Coursework

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
REL 11020INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS (DIVG) (ELR) (KHUM) 3
or REL 21021 MOSES, JESUS AND MOHAMMAD (DIVG) (ELR) (KHUM)
Comparative Religion Electives, choose from the following:6
REL 31065
COMPARATIVE RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE
REL 41091
SEMINAR IN ADVANCED COMPARATIVE RELIGION
REL 42091
RELIGION IN THE MODERN WORLD
Disciplinary Approach Elective, choose from the following:3
ANTH 48150
RELIGION: A SEARCH FOR A MEANING
PACS 32030
INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION (DIVG)
PACS 32040
CROSS-CULTURAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (DIVG)
PACS 41010
RECONCILIATION VERSUS REVENGE: TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE (DIVG) (WIC)
PHIL 31075
PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE (DIVG)
SOC 42561
SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
AFS 15200
INTRODUCTION TO WEST AFRICAN CULTURES
AFS 23310
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES
AFS 25200
EAST AFRICAN-KISWAHILI CULTURES
AFS 34000
INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN WORLD VIEW (DIVG)
AFS 34100
ISLAMIC WEST AFRICA
AFS 43200
MALCOLM AND MARTIN
ANTH 48150
RELIGION: A SEARCH FOR A MEANING
ARAB 21401
ARAB CULTURES
ARTH 22006
ART HISTORY: ANCIENT TO MEDIEVAL ART (KFA)
ARTH 22007
ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN ART (KFA)
ARTH 42025
ART OF WEST AFRICA (DIVG)
ARTH 42036
MEDIEVAL ART
ARTH 42041
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ART
CLAS 21405
THE ROMAN ACHIEVEMENT (DIVG) (KHUM)
CLAS 41301
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
CLAS 41401
GREEK ARCHAEOLOGY AND ART
CLAS 41402
ROMAN ARCHAEOLOGY AND ART
CLAS 41404
ANCIENT CHRISTIANITIES
ENG 34041
FAIRY TALES
ENG 35201
THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE
GEOG 22040
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL TOURISM (DIVG)
GEOG 22061
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (DIVG) (KSS)
HIST 31031
REFORMATIONS IN EARLY MODERN CHRISTIANITY
HIST 31112
CHINESE CIVILIZATION
HIST 31130
HISTORY OF PRE-COLONIAL AFRICA TO 1880
HIST 41071
IDEAS IN ACTION: U.S. INTELLECTUAL HISTORY (DIVD)
HIST 41129
THE HOLOCAUST: THE DESTRUCTION OF EUROPEAN JEWRY, 1938-1945
JWST 11001
INTRODUCTION TO JEWISH STUDIES
PACS 32030
INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION (DIVG)
PACS 32040
CROSS-CULTURAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (DIVG)
PACS 41010
RECONCILIATION VERSUS REVENGE: TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE (DIVG) (WIC)
PHIL 31002
MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY (WIC)
PHIL 31011
ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 31072
AMERICAN INDIAN PHILOSOPHIES (DIVD)
PHIL 41010
PROBLEMS IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
PHIL 41091
SEMINAR IN WORLD PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 41491
SEMINAR IN ASIAN PHILOSOPHY (DIVG)
POL 10004
COMPARATIVE POLITICS (DIVG) (KSS)
POL 10500
WORLD POLITICS (DIVG) (KSS)
POL 30520
EUROPEAN POLITICS (DIVG)
POL 30530
ASIAN POLITICS (DIVG)
POL 30540
AFRICAN POLITICS (DIVG)
POL 30550
LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS (DIVG)
POL 30560
MIDDLE EAST POLITICS (DIVG)
REL 11020
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS (DIVG) (ELR) (KHUM) 1
REL 12020
INTRODUCTION TO NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE
REL 21021
MOSES, JESUS AND MOHAMMAD (DIVG) (ELR) (KHUM) 1
REL 31065
COMPARATIVE RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE 1
REL 31075
RELIGION AND WOMEN
REL 41010
RELIGION, VIOLENCE AND TERROR
REL 41091
SEMINAR IN ADVANCED COMPARATIVE RELIGION 1
REL 42091
RELIGION IN THE MODERN WORLD
SOC 42561
SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
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Courses can only be applied to minor requirements once. These courses may not be selected as electives if chosen to fulfill a requirement listed above. 

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Admissions for Religion Studies - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus