Religious Studies Certificate

15-17 Credits

The Religious Studies Certificate is designed for students who desire a concentrated course of academic study in the field of religious studies. Students will gain knowledge of the beliefs, practices, history, struggles, and influences of various religious and spiritual traditions from the perspectives of a variety of academic disciplines. Courses are rigorous and personally enriching. Religious studies address some of the most fundamental and enduring sources of meaning and community, as well as conflict and misunderstanding in human history. Students will gain knowledge of many types of belief and practice communities. Through completing this certificate, students will demonstrate a sustained exploration and appreciation of people’s strongly diverse religious beliefs and behaviors.

Required Courses – 15-17 Credits

Complete three of the following four courses:

ANTH 1188	Magic, Witchcraft and Religion: The Anthropology of Religion	3 cr
PHIL 1150	Introduction to World Religions	3 cr
PSYC 2400	Psychology of Religion and Spirituality	3 cr
PHIL 1105	Philosophy of Religion	3 cr

Complete two of the following ten courses:

ANTH 1150	Native American Voices	3 cr
ANTH 1899	Medical Anthropology: Health, Illness and Healing Across Cultures	3 cr
ART 1102	Foundation Art History 1	3 cr
ART 1105	Non-Western Art Survey	3 cr
ENGL 1175	Myths and Legends	3 cr
GEOL 1050	Earth History	4 cr
HIST 1101	History of World Civilizations 1	4 cr
HIST 1102	History of World Civilizations 2	4 cr
MUSC 1121	Introduction to World Music	3 cr
PSYC 1108	Psychology of Death and Dying	3 cr

Other Certificate Requirements

• Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
• Earn at least one third of the required certificate credits from Normandale.