Academic Catalog

• A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.
  
  To receive a minor (18 to 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

In addition to University Requirements:

• Complete individual plan requirements.

Please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

No more than 50% of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.

Purpose Statement
 
This minor provides students with the framework for understanding the religious motives and differing beliefs, practices and values of people from a global perspective.  It allows students to understand how these factors have shaped their decisions and actions, as well as their history, social structure and psychology.
 
Student Learning Outcomes
Students in the REL minor will demonstrate and/or gain:  

• introductory knowledge about the study of religion and interdisciplinary thinking about religions and culture
• knowledge about selected major religious traditions and various topics in religion
• proficiency in the essential skills of critical reading, critical thinking, effective writing and interdisciplinary and integrative methodologies as related to the field of religious studies

Minor Requirements

• Take the following 18 units, with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:

  • REL 491 (3 units)
  • Additional REL courses, selected in consultation with a Religious Studies advisor. (15 units)

• Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.