Karen Hoffman
- Professor of Philosophy
- Department Chair
- Program Director, Master of Arts in the Humanities
About this Program
The religion minor acquaints students with the world’s major religious traditions and helps students develop a critical understanding of the issues involved in the academic study of religion.
Program Overview
The religion minor gives students the opportunity to explore a variety of religions and issues confronting religion in today’s world. It emphasizes the study of the texts, customs, myths and rituals of numerous religious traditions. In addition to the Christian tradition, we offer courses in Islam, Judaism, Chinese Thought and Indian Thought.
See our course catalog for more information on this program.
Degrees Offered
- Minor
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What majors pair well with the religion minor?
Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the religion minor.
Art and Archaeology, Archaeology Concentration
Archaeologists work with evidence for religious belief and experience in their reconstruction of ancient societies.
Art and Archaeology, Art History Concentration
Historically, art has been an important vessel of religious iconography, so having a foundation in religion can benefit future art historians.
Art and Archaeology, Studio Art Concentration
Having a strong understanding of a variety of religions, and issues confronting religion in today’s world, is important for those who wish to make art that is culturally relevant and visually literate.
English
Explores spiritual narratives, sacred texts and cultural belief systems, and adds depth to your understanding of literature’s moral and metaphysical dimensions.
Political Science
A good pairing for students interested in working for think tanks and/or lobbying groups, since it will expose them to both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
Psychology
Ideal for students interested in spiritual counseling, cross-cultural psychology or existential therapy. It adds depth to your understanding of belief systems and their psychological impact.
Program Contact
Professor of Philosophy, Department Chair
Phone
301-696-3433
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