Religious Studies Minors
Religious Studies Minors
We are happy to offer two transcript-recognized minors. All minors are automatically approved for any undergraduate student currently enrolled at UT. You may apply for the minors through the online minor and certificate application system.
Note: Religious Studies majors cannot earn a minor in the same field of study as their major.
Religious Studies
The Religious Studies minor is the most broad and flexible minor we offer. It is suitable for students from any college with any major who wishes to engage in exploration of various religious beliefs, behaviors, and cultures.
15 hours including:
- R S 310
- 12 additional hours in Religious Studies.
Must include at least 6 hours of upper-division and at least 8 hours must be taken in-residence.
Global Interreligious Dynamics
Applicable to students starting with 2020–2022 catalog. Older catologs are not eligible.
The Global Inerreligious Dynamics minor analyzes religious encounters and focuses on the dynamics between individuals, groups, or institutions that view one another as religiously different. Find more information about the Minor in Global Interreligious Dynamics here.
15 hours including:
- R S 307
- R S 375 (only taught in spring)
- 9 additional hours from approved list.
Must include at least 6 hours of upper-division and at least 8 hours must be taken in-residence.
Asian Religions
The Asian Religions minor examines religions throughout Asian including Buddhism, Hindu, and Islaminc beliefs. More information on the Asian Religions minor can be found on the Department of Asian Studies page.
15 hours including:
- R S 310
- ANS 301R
- 9 additional hours in Asian Studies from approved list.
Must include at least 6 hours of upper-division coursework and at least 8 hours must be taken in-residence.
Law and Religion
The Law and Religion minor is available starting in the 24/26 catalog and is offered by the Department of Middle Eastern Studies. More information can be found on MES minors webpage.
15 hours including:
- 6 – 9 hours from approved list of non-U.S.-focused coursework
- 6 – 9 hours from approved list
Must include at least 6 hours of upper-division coursework and at least 8 hours must be taken in-residence.