Religious Studies Minor
Curriculum
A minor in Religious Studies requires 6 courses taken from within the Theology department. In addition to the three required Core-level courses, three electives must be taken at the 300 level. Students must study at least two (2) major world religions and take a range of other courses. Each program is individually tailored to fit the student's plans in consultation with the Director of Minors.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Foundations | ||
Core-Level Courses | ||
Select three core-level courses from the following: | 9 | |
Doctrine: | ||
Christian Theology 1 | ||
Sacraments and the Christian Imagination | ||
Church & Global Cultures | ||
Jesus Christ | ||
Christian Life and Practice: | ||
Christian Ethics | ||
Global Religious Ethics | ||
Topics in Moral Problems | ||
Social Justice and Injustice | ||
Religious Ethics and the Ecological Crisis | ||
Christian Marriage | ||
Biblical Literature: | ||
Hebrew Bible/Old Testament | ||
New Testament | ||
Religious Traditions and Practices: | ||
Introduction to Religious Studies | ||
Judaism | ||
Religion & Gender | ||
Roman Catholicism | ||
Christianity Through Time | ||
Hinduism | ||
Islam | ||
Buddhism | ||
Religions of Asia | ||
Required Electives | ||
Select three 300-level electives | 9 | |
Total Hours | 18 |
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Eligible students may substitute HONR 101 Western Traditions - Antiquity to the Middle Ages/HONR D101 Developments Western Thought I Discussion, THEO 190 Loyola's Mission: Ignatian Traditions, or PHIL 190 Loyola's Mission: The Philosophical Vision for THEO 100 Christian Theology
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Freshman | ||
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Fall | Hours | |
Core Level Course (THEO 107) | 3 | |
Hours | 3 | |
Spring | ||
Core Level Course (THEO 186) | 3 | |
Hours | 3 | |
Sophomore | ||
Fall | ||
Core Level Course (THEO 200-Level Course) | 3 | |
Hours | 3 | |
Spring | ||
THEO 300-Level Elective Course | 3 | |
Hours | 3 | |
Junior | ||
Fall | ||
THEO 300-Level Elective Course | 3 | |
Hours | 3 | |
Spring | ||
THEO 300-Level Elective Course | 3 | |
Hours | 3 | |
Total Hours | 18 |
Transfer-Student Residency Requirement
At least 9 credit hours of RELS-MINR requirements must be completed at Loyola.
Double-Dipping Policy
This department observes the CAS Double-Dipping Policy regarding unique credits required for each declared major/minor.
Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Religious Studies Minor should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge in at least two of the following areas:
- the sources and historical development of beliefs and practices of Christianity with particular attention to the Roman Catholic tradition;
- the application of scholarly methods to the understanding of sacred texts within at least two non-Christian traditions;
- key theological concepts and doctrines of at least two non-Christian religions, individually understood and in a comparative setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic methodology that distinguishes the field of religious studies from the field of theology.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religious approaches to ethics and ethical issues.