The Religious Studies at USI is an interdisciplinary minor, including courses from diverse fields such as philosophy, political science, history, economics, English, and art history. You will learn to analyze and compare religious beliefs and institutions and to recognize the ways religious concepts and practices apply to everyday life. The program will equip you with critical thinking skills to analyze the impact of religion on social policy and law. Additionally, the minor fosters the ability to compare world religions while addressing the philosophical and ethical challenges posed by various religious perspectives. As a student in religious studies, you will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities such as music, art, dance, yoga, and meditation that explore the many facets of world religions.
Additional credit hours could indicate a major, second minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor.
The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.
Awareness of religious diversity is an asset in today’s increasingly global world. Religion is also an important part of many people’s personal lives and is often at the center of debate on various public policy issues. A Religious Studies minor can act as a springboard to a graduate degree and serves as a valuable complement to any major, offering enhanced career prospects in fields such as psychology, social work, history, journalism, political science, law, philosophy, sociology, and international business.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
