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Religion Minor

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People, Culture, Ideas and Relationships – Explore Your Meaning

Religion is a fundamental part of human societies globally, shaping law and politics, history, science, economics, the arts, education and more. The religion minor introduces students to the various historical and contemporary expressions of diverse religious traditions as a dimension of the human experience. Many educators will teach in religious schools, healthcare professionals work with patients with backgrounds in many world religions, counselors are often employed by churches and religious organizations. Religious belief shapes lawmakers shape who shape public policy and judges rule on religion. The knowledge and global perspectives, and skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication developed by completing a religion minor will add value to careers in these professions, help prepare them for graduate school, seminary or a variety of church-related careers.

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