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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 religious traditions as a dimension of the human experience.

Many educators will teach in religious schools, health care professionals work with patients with backgrounds in many world religions and counselors are often employed by churches and religious organizations. Religious belief shapes lawmakers who shape public policy, and judges often rule on religion.

The knowledge, global perspectives and skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication developed by completing a religion minor will add value to a variety of careers. It will also help prepare students for graduate school, seminary or church-related professions.