The study of religion provides opportunities for exploring
the deepest level of meaning of the human
experience. Accordingly, this field of study is highly interdisciplinary
and frequently is associated with cognate
disciplines providing ways of exploring religious meaning
in culture, text and thought. The religious studies
program at Cedar Crest works in cooperation with the minor
in anthropology. Courses in the minor include
explorations of transplanted communities of mainstream Asian
religions in the United States, world religions,
community studies and religion and wellness.
The religious studies minor offers a wide range of courses
that expose students to the disciplines associated with
religious studies including the history of religions;
sociology and anthropology of religion; and psychology
of
religion and historical, biblical criticism. Some courses
in the minor also offers students the opportunity to
do
supervised field work and may lead to internships or
paid assistantships in the summer. Students are also
encouraged to take additional courses in religious studies
or anthropology at other LVAIC institutions.
REL 100 Introduction to Religion and Culture 3 credits
Plus choose five from the following courses: