Religious Studies, Minor
The Religious Studies minor is a great way to gain background in the scholarly study of religion in order to supplement or enhance major studies in other fields like Jewish Studies, History, Anthropology, Art History, Psychology, Political Science, or even Nursing, Engineering, Pre-Med, Pre-Law, and Business. Students in Wharton or the College of Nursing have taken a Religious Studies minor to gain some fluency in matters of business ethics, bio-ethics, cross-cultural analysis, inter-religious affairs, and the like.
Every minor program must include six courses in at least two different religious traditions. At least two of the six courses must be taken with core Department faculty. Students wishing to focus on an individualized topic may work out a program with the Undergraduate Chair. RELS also offers many course options which can count towards College Sector requirements, which makes it easier to incorporate the RELS minor into a typical undergraduate course-load.
For more information: https://www.sas.upenn.edu/religious_studies/undergraduate/minor
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Requirements | ||
| RELS 0130 | Gods, Ghosts, and Monsters | 1 |
| Select 1 course unit of any RELS Arts/Letters Elective | 1 | |
| Select 1 course unit of RELS Arts/Letters Elective at 2000 or Above | 1 | |
| Select 1 course unit of Hist/Trad OR Society Elective course | 1 | |
| Select 2 course units of Elective, RELS or Other courses | 2 | |
| Total Course Units | 6 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2023 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.