U-REL-MIN - Religion - Minor

The Department of Religious Studies offers a broad selection of undergraduate courses to majors, minors, and all interested students on campus. The department engages in different aspects of the study of religion, using a variety of perspectives and methodologies. The major religious traditions of the world—Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, and Taoism—are studied in the ways they manifest themselves in present-day societies and in their historical depth, examining their origins and sacred texts (often in the original languages) as well as their historical developments, rituals, artifacts, practices, material forms, and transformations over time. Beyond the study of individual religious traditions, theories and definitions of religion are also explored. Courses numbered from 100 through 199 include survey or general courses; courses numbered from 200 through 399 include courses on more specific aspects of religion or religious traditions.

The religious studies minor offers students specializing in another department or program the opportunity to enrich their studies by engaging in the consideration of religion.

Website: religiousstudies.duke.edu/undergraduate/minor