Religious Studies Minor

Religion gives meaning to the lives of billions of people around the world and shapes history, politics, and culture. Understanding the world means understanding religion. UAB’s interdisciplinary minor in Religious Studies lets students explore religion through history, philosophy, anthropology, psychology, sociology, political science, literature, and art.

The 18-credit-hour minor includes one required introductory course and electives from at least two disciplines, with at least nine hours at the 300 level or above. Courses cover topics such as Philosophy of Religion, Meaning of Life, History of Religion, Religion and Politics, History and Tradition of Gospel Music, Buddhist and Hindu Art, and Spirituality, Faith, and Society. The result is a flexible path of study that builds the cultural and historical literacy valued in careers from health care to law and public service.

To learn more, visit the Course Catalog. Direct any questions to Dr. Kevin McCain (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) of the Department of Philosophy, Dr. Tola Rodrick (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) of the Department of History, or Dr. Jordan Kipper (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) of the Department of Anthropology.