Religious Studies Minor

The student who successfully completes the Religious Studies Minor will be able to:

1. distinguish and articulate the distinctive intellectual and practical approaches to the Sacred within differing religious traditions;
2. recognize and evaluate the cultural aspects specific to individual religious traditions, including teachings, rituals, morals, and their normative texts;
3. interpret, express, and assess the meanings of normative texts (scriptures, etc.) within religious traditions;
4. identify the worldview presented in foundational, classic religious texts and recognize how it structures the lives of individuals and communities within a religious tradition;
5. respond intelligently and compassionately to the religious perspectives and concerns of others; and
6. demonstrate comprehension in reading primary and secondary religious and theological texts in English and have necessary skills for pursuing graduate-level studies.