Religious Studies Minor

The ability to work with people from various cultural and religious backgrounds is a crucial asset in our increasingly diverse world. A minor in Religious Studies will equip you with skills to analyze religious traditions, their social contexts, and various approaches to religion so that you can understand and effectively engage with people in the workplace and beyond.

Highlights

The Religious Studies minor can be added to supplement any major
Study various facets of religion from an interdisciplinary perspective through the lenses of religious studies, art, history, philosophy, and politics
Learn from faculty experienced in studying and working with religious communities around the world

Career opportunities

A minor in Religious Studies will enhance your work and effectiveness in virtually any field, including business, politics, ministry, education, medical care, social work, community development, and others.

Transferring to Fresno Pacific

Come and experience the FPU community and finish your degree with us! Visit our Transfer page to learn more about transferring or connect with a Transfer Specialist to ensure your transition to FPU is as smooth as possible.

Transfer to FPU

Course listing

General Education Recommendations

Code	Title	Units
GEOG 220	Cultural Geography	3
SOC 205	Culture and Society	3

Required Courses (6 Units)

Code	Title	Units
REL 452	World Christianity	3
REL 460	Religions of the World	3

Electives (10-14 Units)

Four courses with a minimum of two 400-level REL courses

Code	Title	Units
ART 330	Art and Religion	3
HIST 325	History of Christianity	4
HIST 364	Classical Mythology	3
PS 390	Religion and Politics in America	4
PSY 460	Psychology of Religion	3
REL 350	Interfaith Scholar Weekend	1
REL 405	Philosophy of Religion	3
REL 418	Culture, Religion and the Church	3
REL 455	Christians and Religious Neighbors	3
REL 465	Religions of India	3

Program director

Darren Duerksen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Program Director, Intercultural and Religious Studies