Religious Studies Minor
The Religious Studies Minor at Barton College will give you an introduction to the study of religion both in the Western tradition and cross-culturally. In particular, it will introduce the vocabulary, concepts, and theories of the discipline of religious studies, provide useful information about a variety of religious traditions and expose you to the skills and attitudes of interfaith leadership. It is a minor that can easily be combined with General Education courses and enhance any major, making you a stronger candidate in a global job market.
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Religious Studies Minor Course Information
Religious Studies minors complete the following courses:
- REL 110 World Religions
Choose two (2) of the following:
- REL 123 Christian Traditions
- REL 221 The Old Testament
- REL 222 Intro to New Testament
- REL 230 Myth, Ritual, and Symbol
Choose three (3) of the following:
- REL 314 Religion in America
- REL 320 Topics in Biblical Study
- REL 326 The Spiritual Quest
- REL 332 Religion and Self
- REL 335 Living with Dying
- REL 336 Health, Healing, Religion
- REL 340 Peacemaking/Communication
- REL 341 Religion , Society, and Culture
Total Hours Required = 18