College of Arts and Science Vanderbilt University

Religious Studies Minor

Minor in Religious Studies
Students wanting to have a minor in Religious Studies may tailor their program according to their needs and interests. But in order to gain a balanced understanding of religion, they must complete a minimum of 18 hours, including a minimum of 12 hours in Category 1 (6 hours in each of two religious traditions) and 6 hours in Category 2 (three hours from each group). The freshman seminar (115) may be counted toward the minor as part of Category 1 or Category 2, whichever is appropriate. Stu- dents may elect to participate in the Senior Seminar (280) to be counted in Category 2.
Category 1. Religious Traditions in Cultural Contexts -- 12hrs. (6 hours in two different religious traditions--a,b,c,d,e;f)
Category 2. Religion and Its Role in Human Life--6hrs. (3 hours from a & b)