To Minor in Religious Studies at Missouri State:

• REL 100: Introduction to Religion double-counts as a general education requirement in “Self-Understanding: Humanities”
• REL 101: The Literature and World of the Old Testament or REL 102: The Literature and World of the New Testament  (either one-double counts for Gen. Ed. in “Culture & Society: Humanities”)
• REL 210: Paths of World Religions (double-counts as a Gen. Ed. requirement in “Self-Understanding: Humanities”)
• Nine hours of Religious Studies electives (including at least six hours of courses at the 300 level or above) to total 18 hours.

You only need 6 classes to minor in Religious Studies at Missouri State!

Consider:

General education requirements may double count toward the minor.

• The Religious Studies Minor may be taken with the BA, BS, BSEd. (non-certifiable), and BSW degrees.
• Students take a Religious Studies Minor out of personal interest and to develop skills that employers value. Religious Studies minors are global in outlook, good communicators, and excel in interpersonal relationships.
• Students are trained to think analytically and to read, write, and speak effectively. These skills can help them adjust to and succeed in a rapidly changing workplace.
• The Department of Religious Studies offers more than $3000 in scholarships to majors and minors on a yearly basis.
• Students from virtually every field of study at Missouri State have received a Religious Studies Minor, including:
  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Communications
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Criminology
  • Education
  • English
  • Finance & General Business
  • History
  • Marketing
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sociology

Students interested in the Religious Studies Minor are encouraged to speak to an instructor or the Department Head to receive further information.