Religion Minor

Program Contact/Coordinator
April Brooks, Head
Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Religion
Box 510 West Hall
605-688-4311
April.Brooks@sdstate.edu
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Program Description
The Religion Minor introduces students to the various historical and contemporary expressions of diverse religious traditions as a dimension of the human experience.  Religion scholars seek to understand how believers understand their own of traditions, as well as examining contributing historical, psychological, and social factors of religious systems and movements.

Students pursuing religion minors may go on to church-related careers through graduate degrees in theology or religious studies.  These students may also select the pre-ministerial interest area .  However, the minor pairs well with a variety of majors that support students career choices requiring global perspectives, critical thinking, and strong communication skills.  Students also select an Interdisciplinary Studies Major  with an emphasis on religion.

Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates will demonstrate skills in

• Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, problem solving, and written communication
• Religious literacy
  • articulating the nature and role of symbols to express societal values and the interpretive issues involved in Religion
  • comparing and contrasting the historical developments, practices, and beliefs of diverse religious traditions

Course Delivery Format
The program provides courses online and face to face on campus and at various off-campus attendance centers.