Religion in American Life

Religious Studies
Academic Bulletin

Area of Study: Values and Societies
Program: Minor
Department: History & Philisophy
Program Coordinator: Prof. Adrienne Krone
 

The Religion in American Life Minor is a 20 credit minor. The minor program includes RELST 180 and at least one course in each of the following categories: Traditions, Ethics, and Culture. 

Students interested would ideally start with RELST 180: Religion in American Life but all 100 and 200 level courses are appropriate for first year students. 

Foundation:

• RELST/HIST 180: Religion in American Life

Traditions:

• RELST 146: Islam in America

• RELST 147: Judaism

• RELST/HIST 260: The History of American Christianities 

Ethics:

• RELST 200: Christian Ethics

• RELST 341: Jewish Ethics

• RELST/ENVSC 372: Judaism, Justice, and Food

Culture:

• RELST 130: The New Testament

• RELST/BLKST 174: Black Faith and Thought

• RELST 229: The Hebrew Bible 

• RELST/HIST 288: Jewish Meadville

• RELST 350: Paul the Apostle

• RELST/BLKST 374: Black Theology

• RELST 360: Religion and the Environment

Suggested course sequence for a Minor in Religion and American Life:

Minors typically take 2 entry-level (100- or 200-level) courses and 3 advanced (300-level) courses.

• First Year or Sophomore courses:

  • 1-2 entry-level (100- or 200-level) courses including RELST 180

• Sophomore or Junior courses:

  • 1-2 entry-level (100- or 200-level) courses.

  • 1-2 advanced (300-level) courses 

• Junior or Senior courses:

  • 0-1 advanced (300-level) courses.