Minor in World Religions
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in World Religions is ideal for students interested in exploring diverse belief systems, cultural practices, and the role of religion in global affairs. It complements careers in fields such as international relations, social work, education, diplomacy, and cultural preservation, as well as roles in non-governmental organizations and religious studies research.
Program Overview
The minor in World Religions offers an expansive orientation to the diversity of human religious phenomena and the place these have in a complex, global society and its intellectual traditions. This minor is an excellent addition to majors in the STEM disciplines, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts, among others. It suits students who are curious about the intersections between religion and society, who are interested in the experiences of people of different cultural traditions, or who would like a deeper understanding of the history and impact of their own religious tradition in a larger context.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors and certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor online in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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