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Twin Cities Campus

Religious Studies Minor

Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures
College of Liberal Arts
  • Program Type: Undergraduate minor related to major
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2013
  • Required credits in this minor: 15
The minor in religious studies allows those in other majors to participate in the critical study of religion.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Minor Requirements
All minor coursework must be taken A-F. Transfer students must take at least three of the five courses at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus (or with U of M residence credits for study abroad). Final clearance is required prior to graduation. Students may earn a B.A. or a minor in religious studies, but not both.
Minor Courses
Take a minimum of five courses for at least 15 credits. The purpose of the minor is to expose students to a diversity of religious traditions. At least two traditions must be represented among the four electives courses.
Theory and Methods
RELS 3001W - Theory and Method in Religion: Critical Approaches to the Study of Religion [WI] (3.0 cr)
or Equivalent course to RELS 3001 that is approved by the director of undergraduate studies.
Electives
Take four 3xxx-5xxx courses totaling at least 12 credits in RELS or other DUS-approved designator.
 
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RELS 3001W - Theory and Method in Religion: Critical Approaches to the Study of Religion (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: RelS 3001/5001/5521
Typically offered: Every Spring
Theoretical/methodological issues in academic study of religion. Theories of origin, character, and function of religion as a human phenomenon. Psychological, sociological, anthropological, and phenomenological perspectives.