Religious Studies, Minor

The Religious Studies minor fosters and facilitates an interdisciplinary approach to the academic study of religion. Due to its influential role at the local, national, and international levels, religion requires careful study utilizing academic methods employed in the examination of other cultural institutions. This includes the study of the history, theology, literature, folklore, etc., of various religions in an effort to study religion as a cultural phenomenon. The program is intended to serve our students and community by deepening our understanding of religious beliefs and practices in a spirit of open inquiry. Its aim is neither to endorse nor to undermine the claims of religion, but to create an environment in which various issues can be engaged from a variety of perspectives and methodologies.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Completion of 30 hours of credit
2. Admitted to a bachelor degree program at UVU.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		21
Discipline Core Requirements		12 Credits
PHIL 1610	Introduction to Western Religions HH	3
or PHIL 1620	Introduction to Eastern Religions HH
or ANTH 3450	Shamanism and Indigenous Religion
RLST 3650	Approaches to Religious Studies	3
RLST 366R	Issues in Religious Studies	3
PHIL 3600	Philosophy of Religion	3
Elective Requirements		9 Credits
Complete 9 credits of electives from the list below or as approved by advisor:		9
ANTH 3400	Myth Magic and Religion (3)
ANTH 3450	Shamanism and Indigenous Religion (3)
ANTH 3460	Anthropology of Mormonism (3)
COMM 3780	Mormons Media and Culture (3)
ENGL 374G	Literature of the Sacred GI (3)
ENGL 3780	Mormon Literature (3)
PHIL 3540	Christian Ethics (3)
PHIL 3610	Introduction to Christian Theology (3)
SOC 3400	Sociology of Religion (3)

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 one of following:		3
PHIL 1610	Introduction to Western Religions HH
PHIL 1620	Introduction to Eastern Religions HH
ANTH 3450	Shamanism and Indigenous Religion
RLST Elective		3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 2
PHIL 3600	Philosophy of Religion	3
PHIL 366R or RLST 366R	Issues in Religious Studies or Issues in Religious Studies	3
	Credit Hours	6
Second Year
Semester 3
PHIL 3650 or RLST 3650	Approaches to Religious Studies or Approaches to Religious Studies	3
RLST Elective		3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 4
RLST Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	21