Religion and Culture Minor

Department of Global Humanities and Religions, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

30 credits

Introduction

The Minor in Religion and Culture provides scholarly, critical, nonsectarian study of religions. Students study religious beliefs, practices, identities and organizations, and how they have influenced and been influenced by other aspects of society and culture. It encompasses the study of multiple religious traditions with origins in varied parts of the world, both historically and in the modern era, and with attention to cross-cultural interaction.  

For more information or advising, contact the Minor Advisor or the Global Humanities and Religions Department Office.

Why Consider a Religion and Culture Minor?

Solid knowledge and understanding of a key facet of human history, societies, and cultures.

Contact Information

Program Advisor Jonathan Miran Bond Hall 166 360-650-4867 Jonathan.Miran@wwu.edu

Academic Department Manager Maureen Christman Bond Hall 152 360-650-3030 Maureen.Christman@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

Attorney | Teacher | Professor | Librarian | Writer | Business Administrator | Historian | Non-Profit Organization Administrator | Congressional Aide | Research Assistant | Editor | Lobbyist

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Contact the Minor Advisor (Prof. Jonathan Miran) as soon as possible. There are no prerequisites for declaring the minor. 

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.