Religious Studies Minor
The Religious Studies minor introduces students to a variety of methods and theories appropriate to the academic study of religion. Through examination of major religious traditions, texts, and themes, students gain an understanding of the complex ways that religions have influenced, and have been influenced by, cultures. The knowledge and skills gained in the Religious Studies minor can complement a range of majors, helping students to think critically, creatively, and sensitively about the religions and cultures that surround them. Ultimately, students who minor in Religious Studies are better prepared to live and work in a religiously diverse world.
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Ethics Minor
The student who takes the Ethics minor will have the opportunity to examine issues as varied as cheating in classes, genetic engineering, marketing to specific demographics, as well as the rich history of ethical theories in the West.
Critical Thinking and Theory Minor
Students in the Critical Thinking and Theory minor will be challenged to master the basics of critical thinking and writing and then are given the option of pursuing one of two tracks focusing on either rhetoric, logic and critical thinking (the art of argument), or the social and cultural dimensions of knowledge construction and constitution.
Women and Gender Studies Minor
The Women’s and Gender Studies Minor introduces students to the concept of gender as an organizing principle of cultural experience. Through interdisciplinary study, students will understand gender as a key factor that drives both continuity and change in our culture.