Religious Studies Minor

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Banner Code: RELI
Web: religious.gmu.edu

College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department: Religious Studies

The minor in religious studies introduces students to the world’s religious traditions. Within the minor, students may pursue religious traditions of Asia or the Near (Middle) East or comparative aspects of religion.

For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements

Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits with a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course. Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor.

One course (3 credits) chosen from:

RELI 100 - The Human Religious Experience Credits: 3
RELI 211 - Religions of the West Credits: 3
RELI 212 - Religions of Asia Credits: 3

Five elective courses (15 credits) in religious studies

At least three courses (9 credits) must be at the 300 level or above.

Total: 18 credits

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Religious Studies Minor

Minor Requirements

One course (3 credits) chosen from:

Five elective courses (15 credits) in religious studies

Total: 18 credits