RELST-MIN - Religious Studies (Minor)

A Religious Studies minor is a complement to many majors throughout the University. Students contemplating the minor are invited to consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies. The Undergraduate Student Services Associate in Building 70 can also field questions regarding the declaration procedure within the department.

Degree Requirements

A minor in Religious Studies requires a minimum of 28 units. Students are encouraged to focus their program of study either on a religious tradition or on a theme that cuts across traditions. In consultation with their minor advisor, students may design the minor in Religious Studies to complement their major. The minor must be declared no later than the last day of the quarter, two quarters before degree conferral.

Students who have declared the minor prior to Autumn 2019-20 may choose to follow the Degree Requirements listed in either the current Bulletin or in the 2018-19 Bulletin.

Transfer credit will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The department expects undergraduate minors in the program to be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes. These learning outcomes are used in evaluating students and the department's undergraduate minor program. Students are expected to:

1. demonstrate familiarity with a variety of methods used analytically in the field of Religious Studies.

2. demonstrate proficiency in writing papers in the style of academic writing in the field of Religious Studies.

3. demonstrate the ability to engage peer scholars' research in constructive and critical ways, and communicate feedback effectively.

4. demonstrate individual expertise through oral presentation of one's advanced research to peers.

5. complete an advanced research project consistent with standards for papers in the field of Religious Studies.