The Minor & Current Courses
Requirements for the Religious Studies Minor
The Religious Studies minor is open to ALL students, even those majoring in Engineering, Business Studies or Nursing. To earn our minor, students are required to take a total of 18 credits, consisting of 2 core courses and electives. The core courses are REL 201: Introduction to Religious Studies, and REL 395: World Religions and Spirituality (HST 395).
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REL 201: Introduction to Religious Studies |
3 Credits |
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REL 395: World Religions and Spirituality (HST 395) |
3 Credits |
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Elective Courses (3 of which must be at a 300 Level or above) |
12 Credits |
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18 Credits |
For the electives, students can choose from a developing list of courses from across many disciplines. Individual advising is provided so that students' electives in Religious Studies reflect their interests and educational goals. Independent study with Religious Studies affiliates is also available.
For details, you can contact the Interim Director, Religious Studies Program, Dean William Hogan
Request for Minor Form
Download the Request for Minor form (PDF)
Download, print, fill out and return the form to the Registrar's Office.
Religious Studies Courses Fall 2009
Core Courses
REL 201 / PHL 201 Introduction to Religious Studies
Section 01 M/W/F 11:00 – 11:50 AM Prof. Eckert and Section 02 M/W/F 2:00 – 2:50 PM Prof. Eckert
Electives
REL 300 / ANT 350 / SOC 350 Jews and Judaism
Section 01 M/W/F 11:00 – 11:50 AM Prof. Miller and Section 02 M/W/F 12:00 – 12: 50 PM Prof. Miller
REL 300 Israel in the Religious Imagination Section 04 M/W/F 12:00 – 12:50 PM Prof. Satlow
Cross-listed PHL 300 Section 01
ANT 366 / SOC 366 Religion and Music in the African Diaspora Th 3:30 – 6:00 PM Prof. Knauer
PSC 366 Islam and Politics T/Th 12:30 – 1:45 PM Prof. TBA
HST 330 Medieval History M/W/F 9:00 – 9:50 AM Prof. Sneider
HST 331 The Renaissance M/W/F 11:00 – 11:50 AM Prof. Sneider
HST 357 Empires of Central Asia T/Th 12:30 – 1:45 PM Prof. Williams
HST 359 History of Terrorism in the Middle East T/Th 9:30 – 10:45 AM Prof. Williams
Religious Studies Courses Spring '09
Core Courses
REL 201 01 Intro to Religious Studies Gen Ed C 11:00AM-12:15PM Tu/Th Prof. Eckert Cross-listed as 18248 PHL 201 01 Intro to Religious Studies 11:00AM-12:15PM Tu/Th
REL 201 02 Intro to Religious Studies Gen Ed C 3:30PM-4:45PM Tu/Th Prof. Eckert
REL 395 01 World Religions & Spirituality Gen Ed W 2:00PM-2:50PM MWF Prof. Baden Cross-listed with 10830 HST 395 01World Religions & Spirituality 2:00PM-2:50PM MWF
Electives
REL 308 01 Religion in Social & Cultural Contexts 12:30PM-1:45PM Tu/Th Prof. Caldera Cross-listed with 17999 ANT 308 01 Religion in Soc & Cult Context 12:30PM 1:45PM Tu/Th
ANT 348 01 Catholic Culture in America 11:00AM-12:15PM TuTh Prof. Stauder Cross-listed as 11490 SOC 348 01 Catholic Culture in America 11:00AM-12:15PM Tu/Th
SOC 348 8101 Catholic Culture in America CE Ses 1 6:30PM-9:30PM Mon. Prof. Stauder
REL 403 01 Seminar in World History: History of Islam in Africa Gen Ed G,I,O,W 2:00PM-4:30PM Thurs.Prof. Nwaubani Cross-listed with 17564 HST 403 01 Seminar in World History: History of Islam in Africa
PHL 300 04 Special Topics In Philosophy: The Bible & Its Influence: Hebrew Bible 9:30AM-10:45AM Tu/Th Prof. Satlow
PHL 325 01 Philosophy Of Religion 11:00AM-11:50AM MWF Prof. Cox
HST 320 01 Topics in European History: Western Man and the Cosmos 12:30PM-1:45PM Tu/Th Prof. Pontbriand
HST 330 5101 Medieval History CE Ses 1 6:30PM-9:30PM Th New Bedford Prof. Baden
HST 332 01 The Reformation Gen Ed G 2:00PM-3:15PM Tu/Th Prof. Sneider
PSC 251 02 World Political Issues & Ideas: Understanding Political Islam 2:00PM-2:50PM MWF Staff
PSC 366 01 Islam And Politics Gen Ed C, G 2:00PM-2:50PM MWF Prof. Williams
PSC 366 02 Islam And Politics Gen Ed C, G 1:00PM-1:50PM MWF Staff
Religious Studies Courses Fall '08
Core Course
REL 201 Section 01 Introduction to Religious Studies Prof. Maureen Eckert MWF 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM Course ID: 13360
Elective Courses
REL 300 Section 01 Advanced Topics In Religious Studies: Buddhism Prof. Jennifer Mulnix Tues. 4:00 – 6:30 PM Course ID: 14149
REL 327 Section 01 Witchcraft, Magic and Religion Prof. Lisa Knauer T/Th 11:00 – 12:15 Course ID: 13729 Cross Listed: ANT 327 Section 01 and SOC 327 Section 01
REL 327 Section 02 Witchcraft, Magic and Religion Prof. Lisa Knauer T/Th 12:30 – 1:45 Course ID: 13732 Cross-listed ANT 327 Section 02 and SOC 327 Section 02
REL300/PHL 300 Religious and Ethical Responses to the Holocaust Prof. Stalow Wed. 2 – 4:30 (New course added—check for section number)
HST 200 Section 02 Western Man and the Cosmos Prof. Pontbriand MWF 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM Course ID 12806
HST 330 Section 01 Medieval History Prof. Matthew Sneider MWF 8:00AM -- 8:50AM Course ID: 12819
HST 331 Section 01 The Renaissance Prof. Matthew Sneider MWF 11:00AM -- 11:50AM Course ID: 12820
HST 356 Section 5101 CE Session 1 The Holocaust Prof. Steven Baden Wednesdays 6:30PM -- 9:30PM Course ID: 14746
ANT 350 Section 8101 CE Session 1 Read Soc & Anthro. Lit.: American Indians Prof. Mary Kane Wednesdays 6:30PM -- 9:30PM Course ID: 14984 Cross-listed SOC 350 Section 8101 ID: 14985
ARH 101 Section 01 Art Pre-History To 1250 Staff M/W/F 9:00AM -- 9:50AM Course ID: 14288
Courses: Spring 2008
Core Courses:
REL 201 Section 01 Intro to Religious Studies TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM CVPA 107 Eckert,Maureen Course Code: 12925
HST 395 Section 01 World Religions and Spirituality MWF 12:00PM - 12:50PM Lib Arts 112 Baden,Steven Course Code: 10408
CE Session 1: HST 395 Section 5101 World Religions & Spirituality Tues. 6:30PM - 9:30PM New Bedfrd 000 Baden,Steven Course Code: 12904
Elective Courses:
PHL 300 section 03 Understanding the Hebrew Bible (Spec Top In Philosophy) MWF 1:00PM - 1:50PM Lib Arts 110 Satlow,Jacqueline Course Code: 12922
REL 300 01 Jews and Judaism (Adv Top Religious Studies) TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM Room TBA Miller,Larry Course Code: 13113 ANT 350 04
HST 332 Section 01 The Reformation MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Auditorium 007 Sneider,Matthew Course Code: 10450
HST 357 Section 01 Empires Of Central Asia TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM CVPA 107 Williams,Brian Course Code: 10466
ARH 325 01 Italian Renaissance Art MWF 1:00PM - 1:50PM CVPA 156 Taylor,Michael Course Code: 12246
SOC 348 Section 01 Catholic Culture in America TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM CVPA 103 Stauder, Jack Course Code: 11277
Courses: Fall 2007
- REL 201: Introduction to Religious Studies Prof. Maureen Eckert
- HST 395/REL 395: World Religions and Spirituality (CE evening course) Prof. Steven Baden
- PHL 200 section 02: Philosophy of Death and Dying Prof. Steven Baden
- PHL 200 section 03: Philosophy of Art, Society and Religion Prof. Phil Cox and Prof. Andrew Nixon
- ANT/SOC 350 sections 01 and 02: From Voodoo to Hip Hop (New Title: "Religion and Music of the African Diaspora" Prof. Lisa Knauer
- ANT/SOC 350 section 05: Migration and Religion in 21st Century America Prof. Lydia Breckon
- HST 223 section 01: Medieval History Prof. Matthew Sneider
- HST 331 section 01: The Renaissance Prof. Matthew Sneider
(Other courses that meet approval of the Religious Studies Curriculum Committee may count as electives in Religious Studies)
Last Updated On: 4/15/09
