Religion Minor
Required Courses for the Religion Minor
A student must successfully complete, at Fontbonne, a minimum of 50 percent of the credit hours required for the minor.
- REL 100
Introduction to Religious Studies
3 creditsAn introductory course analyzing and describing the
primary forms of religious expression, e.g., myths, rites,
symbols, communities, that traditions have in common; a
study of religion as seeking and responding to what
humans experience as the holy or ultimate in its
conceptual, performative, and social dimensions. - REL 210
Hebrew Bible
3 creditsAn exploration of the rich heritage to be found In the
Pentateuch, the Histories, the Prophets, and Wisdom
Literature. An introduction to the many dimensions of
Scripture scholarship: history of religions, archeology,
literary criticism, theology. - REL 220
New Testament Studies
3 creditsA critical introduction to the Gospels in light of
contemporary Scripture scholarship; a study of the Christ
and His teachings. - REL 225
World Religions
3 creditsA study of major living faiths other than Christianity: Primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, and Judaism.
- REL 334
Understanding Christian Faith
3 creditsThe presentation of major doctrines of Christian faith in
contemporary terms for reasoning women and men.
Plus one of the following:
- PHL 260
Contemporary Moral Issues
3 creditsAn introduction to ethical theories and their application to
a wide range of issues, e.g., sexuality, abortion, capital
punishment, affirmative action, euthanasia. - REL 293
Special Topics
1-3 creditsCourse offered to supplement regular course listings.
- REL 340
Contemporary Theological Issues
3 creditsAn exploration of contemporary theological questions and
resources available for answering them. - REL 494
Special Topics
2-3 creditsCourse offered to supplement regular course listings.
- REL 490
Independent Study
2-3 creditsPrerequisite: Junior or senior status and permission of
instructor.
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