College of Arts and Humanities
Comparative Religion
Minor
Minor in Comparative Religion
Immerse yourself in the global exploration of faith and practice with our Comparative Religion Minor.
This program allows you to explore the beliefs, practices, and histories of the world’s major faith traditions. The Comparative Religion Minor can be tailored to complement just about any major, giving you insight into many different cultures and belief systems.
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Department of Philosophy and Comparative Religion
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Philosophy and Comparative Religion Website
Courses
- RELS 101 - World Religions
- RELS 102 - Food, Sex, and the Other: Everyday Religion and Morality
- RELS 103 - World Mythologies
Eastern Tradition
- PHIL 345 - Chinese Philosophy
- RELS 351 - Religions of China and Japan
- RELS 352 - Religions of India
- RELS 401 - The Daoist Tradition
- RELS 403 - Buddhist Thought and Practice
Western Tradition
- RELS 353 - Judaism
- RELS 354 - Christianity
- RELS 355 - Islam
- RELS 356 - Early Jewish and Christian Apocalyptic Literature
- RELS 410 - The Legacy of the Hebrew Bible
- RELS 413 - Varieties of Early Christianity
Department-Approved Electives
Confucius, Lao Tzu, Buddha
Explore how the ideas of these foundational thinkers can guide us in navigating the anxiety and chaos of modern life.
World Mythologies
Dive into how myths shape our lives. This course provides an overview of global myths, exploring their nature, functions, symbolism, and cultural significance.
Asian Philosophy and Religion
Our faculty are experts in Asian Philosophy and Religion, offering deep insights and unique perspectives that bring these rich traditions to life.
Small Class Sizes
Faculty professors will know you by name and provide personalized mentoring as you develop your academic interests.
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Why Study Philosophy and Comparative Religion at Central?
- Our Department offers a strong, pluralistic foundation in philosophy and religion
- Strengths include history of philosophy, applied ethics, Asian philosophy and religion, continental philosophy, and philosophy of mind
- Our classes equip you with essential skills like analytic and creative thinking, vital for the changing world of work
- A supportive community of peers is available, including an active philosophy club and regular social and academic events each quarter
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