The Minor in Religious Studies, which is administered by the Department of Religious Studies, provides students with a foundational understanding of religious traditions around the world.
The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University other than the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies or the Minor in Religion in the Americas. With the approval of the department and college that administers the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
Students who plan to complete the requirements for the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in Religious Studies.
Requirements for the Minor in Religious Studies
Complete 15 to 19 credits from the following:
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One of the following courses (3 credits): |
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101 |
Exploring Religion |
3 |
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150 |
Introduction to Biblical Literature |
3 |
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185 |
Introduction to Religion and Nonprofits |
3 |
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220 |
Religion in America |
3 |
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Two of the following courses (6 credits): |
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306 |
Native American Religions |
3 |
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307 |
Shamanism |
3 |
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310 |
Judaism |
3 |
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320 |
Christianity |
3 |
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REL |
325 |
East Asian Buddhism |
3 |
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330 |
Islam |
3 |
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335 |
East Asian Religions |
3 |
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340 |
Hinduism |
3 |
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345 |
Religions of South Asia |
3 |
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350 |
Buddhism in South Asia |
3 |
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355 |
Southeast Asian Religions |
3 |
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360 |
African Religion |
3 |
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380 |
New Religions |
3 |
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Complete one 400-level Religious Studies course as approved by the student's academic advisor |
3 or 4 |
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Complete an additional 3 to 6 credits in Religious Studies as approved by the student's academic advisor. |
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