Christianity Studies Minor

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The liberal arts minor in Christianity studies requires a minimum of 20 credits as described below. At least 8 credits must be taken in religious studies courses at Oakland.

1. Required course

REL 100 - Introduction to Religion (4) Credits or
REL 150 - World Religious Traditions (4) Credits

2. 12 credits selected from among

ENG 305 - The Bible as Literature (4) Credits or
REL 311 - The Bible as Literature (4) Credits
AH 322 - Early Medieval, Byzantine, and Romanesque Art (4) Credits
AH 326 - Gothic Art (4) Credits
HST 326 - The Italian Renaissance (4) Credits
HST 327 - The Reformation (4) Credits
HST 328 - Medieval Europe, 1100-1500 (4)
PHL 205 - Medieval Philosophy (4) Credits

Note

Appropriate special topics courses in Christianity studies offered under REL 300 .

3. 4 credits from one of the following applications

REL 450 - Religious Community Project Internship (4) Credits or
Approved directed reading course (REL 490 ) in Christianity studies.

Note

Special topics courses offered in other areas (English, history, philosophy, political science, anthropology, art history) may be applied towards the minor when the topic is on an aspect of religious studies appropriate to the minor.