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Religion

To inquire about this program please contact:
Dr. Steven Cowan | 423.869-6222 | steven.cowan@LMUnet.edu 

LMU’s Minor in Religion will take you on an intellectual journey through time and around the world to discover the rich diversity of religious thought and the challenge and promise of humankind’s quest for the divine. The student who minors in Religion will gain a wider understanding of the world, sharper critical thinking and communication skills, and a clearer perspective on his or her own religious beliefs. A great supplement to any major! 

The Religion Minor is 15 credit hours. 

Required Courses

REL 310 Comparative World Religions 3 credit hours

PHIL 340 Philosophy of Religion  3 credit hours

GEOG 350 Geography of Religion  3 credit hours

Choose two of the following classes:

REL 210 Survey of the Old Testament  3 credit hours

REL 220 Survey of the New Testament  3 credit hours

REL 315 Comparative Christianity  3 credit hours

REL 325 Religion in America  3 credit hours

REL 395 / 495 Special Topics in Religion  3 credit hours

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Steven Cowan, Professor of Religion and Philosophy, Chair, Department of Humanities