Interreligious Studies, Certificate of Proficiency

Interreligious Studies is an interdisciplinary field that 1) critically engages questions of religious, spiritual, and secular identities, 2) examines how people orient around religion differently, and 3) engages the implications of these interactions for communities, civil society, and global politics. The certificate integrates classroom learning and experiential activities for students to help them develop the theoretical and practical skills necessary to meet the challenges of a complex and dynamic world.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		16
Discipline Core Requirements		13 Credits
PHIL 3680	Interreligious Studies Practicum	3
PHIL 367G	Engaging Religious Diversity	3
PHIL 1610	Introduction to Western Religions HH	3
PHIL 1620	Introduction to Eastern Religions HH	3
PHIL 295R	Directed Readings	1
Elective Requirements		3 Credits
Complete 3 credits from among the following:		3
ANTH 3400	Myth Magic and Religion (3)
ANTH 3420	Andean Religion (3)
ANTH 3450	Shamanism and Indigenous Religion (3)
ANTH 3480	Global Christianity (3)
ENGL 374G	Literature of the Sacred GI (3)
HIST 3160	Renaissance and Reformation Europe 1350 to 1600 (3)
PHIL 366R	Issues in Religious Studies (3)
PHIL 3620	Mormon Theology and the Christian Tradition (3)
PHIL 3600	Philosophy of Religion (3)
SOC 3400	Sociology of Religion (3)
other advisor-approved course

Graduation Requirements

1. Complete 16 credits of course work.  
2. Earn a minimum 2.5 GPA in all certificate course work with no grades lower than a C-.  
3. Residency hours -- Minimum of 4 credits required through course attendance at UVU.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
Complete the following:
PHIL 1610	Introduction to Western Religions HH	3
PHIL 1620	Introduction to Eastern Religions HH	3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 2
Certificate elective		3
PHIL 367G	Engaging Religious Diversity	3
PHIL 295R	Directed Readings	1
PHIL 3680	Interreligious Studies Practicum	3
	Credit Hours	10
	Total Credit Hours	16

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Critically reflect upon religious, spiritual, secular identities and other ethical worldviews.
2. Navigate the conceptual and ethical complexities of diverse religious and worldview communities.
3. Apply the virtues and best practices of equity and inclusion in communication and interaction.
4. Evaluate and articulate one's own values and their relationship with other worldview identities.