Religious Studies

Religious Studies at Rockford University instills knowledge of and fosters appreciation for the world’s diverse religious traditions, including their history, methodologies used to study them, as well as the tenor of ongoing religious discourse among individuals, communities and societies in the global context. An academic exploration of major religious traditions in a variety of disciplines develops in our students the capacity to appreciate and articulate intelligently the way religion relates to art, philosophy, history, and culture. Religious Studies minors often major in History, International Studies, or also minor in Philosophy.

Religious Studies is an interdisciplinary minor. Students may take courses with Religious Studies course code (RELG) or courses in other departments, listed below. At least nine hours of the minor must carry RELG code, and at least three credit hours must be taken at the 300-level. 

Note: At least nine credits for the minor must be taken at Rockford University and an earned 2.0 GPA in the courses appropriate to the minor, is required for completion.