An excellent complement to any major, Ball State’s minor in religious studies will help you grasp the basic concepts of religion and culture, both from a historical and contemporary perspective. You’ll graduate with a unique skillset suited to a variety of career paths both in and outside religious settings, such as working in museums, law, or politics.
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What You Will Learn
In addition to mastering the theories behind religion and applying them to the real world, a minor in religious studies offers you the chance to explore:
- religion and ethics
- advanced concepts in the Bible
- the complex role Islam plays in today’s world
- strategies for reading and interpreting scriptures like the Bible, Qur’an and Bhagavad Gita
- what it means when someone claims to be “spiritual but not religious”
How to Enroll
To enroll in the religious studies minor contact our academic advisor.