Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Advisor
Kevin J. Wanner
2007 Moore Hall
(269) 387-4348
Effective fall 2011
See curriculum before fall 2011
The major and minor programs in Comparative Religion are designed for those who, whether they are religious or not, want to know more about religion, the role and significance of religion in societies today and in the past, and the ways in which academics think about and analyze religion and related concepts. In courses offered by the Department of Comparative Religion, students and instructors examine the concept of religion as well as specific religions from around the world and throughout history; analyze religion as a part of culture and in relation to other parts of culture; study components of religions like myths, rituals, doctrines, and institutions; and compare, evaluate, and employ academic definitions and theories of religion.
The Comparative Religion major and minor provide a solid foundation for graduate study in religion and related fields. Many students combine a major in Comparative Religion with another major from within the Humanities or Social Sciences. The programs in Comparative Religion also provide knowledge and skills relevant to and useful in a large and growing range of careers and professions, including health care, nonprofit and public sector careers, culture and the arts, journalism, religious vocations, and business and marketing.
Many Comparative Religion courses satisfy General Education requirements.
- Area II – Humanities: REL 1000, 2050, 2070, 3115, 3125, 3135, 3180, 3240, 3320
- Area III – United States: REL 2065, 3015
- Area IV – Other Cultures: REL 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, 2060, 3025
- Area V – Social and Behavioral Sciences: REL 2080, 3145, 3155, 3230
Other requirements:
- Minimum grade of “C” in all courses counted toward the major or minor.
- At least 1/2 of credit hours counted toward major or minor (14 and 8 credit hours, respectively) must be taken in the Department.
Undergraduate Comparative Religion Courses
Questions? Contact:
Dr. Kevin J. Wanner, Undergraduate Advisor
| (269) 387-4348 | 2007 Moore Hall
Lori Diehl, Office Associate
| (269) 387-4393 | 2004 Moore Hall