The minor in Religious Studies is offered for students who wish to supplement scholarly study of another major discipline with a substantial amount of coursework in Religious Studies.

A minor in Religious Studies is suitable for students pursuing any major, but can be especially useful for students majoring in Anthropology & Sociology, Communications, Gender & Sexuality Studies, History, English, Political Science, Psychology, or Political Science.

Minor Requirements

General Requirements

Students must meet all requirements for a minor. All required courses and selectives for the minor must be completed with a “C” or higher.

Required Courses (3 Hours)

Students must complete one of the following introductory-level courses:

  • RELS 2100 Introduction to Religious Studies (3) OR RELS 2111 Philosophy of World Religion (3) OR  RELS 2112 Philosophy and Religion (3)

Selectives (15 Hours)

In addition to the Required 3-credit hour Courses, students must complete any five of the following courses:

Total - 18 Hours

View the Complete Minor Requirements in the Academic Catalog

Advisor Information

TEMPORARY ADVISOR
Pamela  Penn

Pamela Penn
Assistant Director,
Undergraduate Academic Advising Center
Academic Advisor
Email: pstipanich@govst.edu
Phone: 708-235-2840
Office Location: C3394

Faculty

FACULTY ADVISOR
Ben Alamassi

Ben Alamassi
Full Professor
Email: vbalmassi@govst.edu
Phone: 708-534-6975
Office Location: C3375