Philosophy and Religious Studies

Minors

These minors make an excellent complement for majors in the other areas of the humanities and the social sciences or a fascinating contrasting discipline for students in the natural sciences or other colleges in the university. Also, please see the Majors and More page for further information.

Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy

 

Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy
PHIL 101	Intro to Philosophy	3
PHIL 220, or 371	Course in Logic	3
PHIL ELECTIVES*	(6 hours must be above 299)	12
Total		18

 

*Choice of courses in the various sub-fields of metaphysics-epistemology, historical developments in philosophy and value theory-ethics, as well as special topics courses offered from time to time.

Requirements for the Minor in Religion

 

Requirements for the Minor in Religion
RELG 101	Intro to Religious Studies	3
RELG 220 or  RELG 313 or  RELG 314	Reading Biblical Texts  Intro to Hebrew Bible / Old Testament  New Testament	3
RELG ELECTIVES*	(6 hours must be above 299)	12
Total		18

 

*Choice of courses in the various sub-fields of biblical studies, history of Christian thought, Hinduism, Buddhism, religion in America, philosophy or religion, as well as special topics courses offered from time to time.

Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy and Religion

 

Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy & Religion
PHIL 101 or  RELG 101	Intro to Philosophy  Intro to Religious Studies	3
PHIL 220, or 371 or  RELG 220	Course in Logic  or  Reading Biblical Texts	3
PHIL or RELG ELECTIVES*	(6 hours must be above 299)	12
Total		18

 

*Choice of courses that give a fine sampling of studies in each of these related yet differing fields.