Comparative Religion Minor (CR)

Program Description

Because Religion is an integral part of human culture and society, this minor is a fitting complement to any Liberal Arts discipline. The Comparative Religion minor introduces students to the history and practices of the major world religions. Elective coursework is flexible, allowing students to choose to concentrate advanced study in their areas of interest. In addition to the Religion course offerings, students may opt to count LA 3200 Cultures and Societies or one upper-level Philosophy or Classics course (maximum credit hours: 3) toward the Comparative Religion minor.

Admissions Requirements

This academic program does not have admission requirements beyond regular admission to Wright State University. Any student is eligible to declare this academic program.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this program will learn to:

Discuss diverse religious traditions
Analyze diverse religious practices in historical context
Apply critical thinking skills
Effectively use communication and writing skills
Apply an academic perspective to the study of religion

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

Discuss diverse religious traditions
Analyze diverse religious practices in historical context
Apply critical thinking skills
Effectively use communication and writing skills
Apply an academic perspective to the study of religion

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Program Requirements

Program Requirements:

The Comparative Religion minor introduces students to the history and practices of the major world religions. Elective coursework is flexible, allowing students to choose to concentrate advanced study in their areas of interest. Students must take 12 credit hours (4 courses) for the minor. The hours will consist of at least 9 credit hours of REL courses, of which 6 of these hours must be upper-division (3000/4000) courses. For the additional three credit hours, students may opt to count LA 3200 Cultures and Societies or one upper-level Philosophy or Classics course toward the Comparative Religion minor.

Choose 9 credit hours, 6 must be upper-level (3000/4000)

REL 1010 - Introduction to World Religions Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 2040 - Bible, Qur’an, and Western Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3100 - Topics in Judaism Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3110 - Judaism: Faith and People Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3120 - Modern Jewish Thought Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3300 - Topics in Islam Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3310 - Introduction to Islam Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3320 - Islam in the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3400 - Topics in Asian Religion Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3430 - Buddhism Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3440 - Hinduism Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3480 - Hindu Mythology Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3490 - Hindu Goddesses Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3530 - Asian Religious Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3540 - Asian Religions and Ecology Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3730 - Genesis Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3740 - Prophets and History Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3810 - Anthropology of Religion Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3900 - Topics in Philosophy of Religion Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3930 - Faith and Reason Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 3950 - Asian Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 4100 - Seminar on Judaism Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 4810 - Independent Study Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
REL 4930 - Seminar in Religion Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 4970 - Senior Project Credit Hour(s): 3

Complementary fields of Philosophy or Classics or LA 3200: 3 credit hours.

Choose 3 credit hours from the following list or take an additional 3 credits of REL from the list above.

CLS 3300 - Studies in Ancient Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
CLS 3400 - Ancient Art and Archaeology Credit Hour(s): 3
CLS 3500 - Studies in Ancient Culture and Society Credit Hour(s): 3
CLS 3700 - Studies in Ancient Politics, Law and Warfare Credit Hour(s): 3
LA 3200 - Cultures and Society Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3030 - Modern Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3050 - 19th Century Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3090 - Existentialism Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3110 - Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3120 - History of Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3310 - Modern Political Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3320 - 20th Century Political Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3410 - Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3780 - Bioethics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3800 - Identity, Responsibility, and Death Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3830 - Faith and Reason Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3900 - Topics in Philosophy of Religion Credit Hour(s): 3