May 24, 2025  
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog

Religion and Culture Minor


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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.

Student Resources

Department Website: Global Humanities and Religions

Contact information:

  • Minor Advisor: Jonathan Miran, Bond Hall 166, 360-650-4867, miranj@wwu.edu
  • Academic Department Manager: Maureen Christman, Bond Hall 152, 360-650-3030, chris41@wwu.edu

Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

Career Services Center: Connect major to a career

Sample Careers: Attorney, Teacher, Professor, Librarian, Writer, Business Administrator, Historian, Non-Profit Organization Administrator, Congressional Aide, Research Assistant, Editor, Lobbyist

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.

Requirements (30 credits)


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