Religious Studies

College of Liberal & Creative Arts

Interim Dean: Dr. Sophie Clavier

Religious Studies Program

HUM 388
Phone: (415) 338-1596

Coordinator: Mohammad Azadpur
Undergraduate Advisors: Justin Tiwald

Program Scope

The Minor in Religious Studies offers students the opportunity to study the full spectrum of humankind’s religious heritage from an interdisciplinary perspective. Religion is an individual and social phenomenon, and the curriculum takes students through both realms. Students investigate basic value questions from the viewpoint of religion, of disciplines looking at religion, and of the individual in a pluralistic, unsettled world. More than half the minor's coursework is individually selected in consultation with an advisor, though course subject matter must encompass the different dimensions of the religious experience as listed on the "Courses" page. Students may choose to focus their coursework on a specific religious tradition such as Judaism, Islam, Christianity, or Buddhism; a particular issue common to different religions; or a particular culture or historical period.

As an interdisciplinary minor, Religious Studies can be taken in conjunction with any major.

Career Outlook

The Religious Studies minor provides an excellent background for those considering the ministry, social work, counseling, politics, law, or teaching at any level. Regardless of career path, the Religious Studies minor may benefit a student's view of the meaning and purpose of life.

Religious Studies Minor - 21 units

All course work used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Introduction to Religious Traditions (3 units)

The Nature of Religious Experience (3 units)

The Dimensions of Religious Experience (12 units)

Select one course from each of the following categories. No more than two courses from a single discipline.

The Senior Experience (3 units)