Comparative Religion Minor

Few forces have impacted our daily lives more than religion. It’s in our politics and our discussions about gender and sexuality. It’s impacted our health care and educational policies.

The comparative religion minor is designed to help you trace the impacts various religious and non-religious perspectives have had on societies throughout history, all the way up to present day. Meanwhile, you’ll gain valuable skills in areas such as critical thinking, communications, and research applicable to any field you’re interested in pursuing.

Increase Your Knowledge and Value

Your understanding of the world’s religions and their influence, as well as the critical thinking, communication, and research skills you glean, will enhance your abilities in almost any career path, including law, teaching, politics, international relations, diversity work, and more.

You will be better equipped to:

• Better understand current events
• Communicate clearly
• Practice cultural humility
• Research effectively
• Think critically

Broaden Your Impact with a Global Lens

This minor pairs well with majors that focus on human interaction, culture, and global issues. Majors to consider:

• Anthropology
• Business Administration
• History
• Humanities
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Public Health
• Sociology

If you work in a role that requires communication with others, the comparative religion minor will help you understand better how to do so, increasing your value in the workforce and the sense of care others feel from you.