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    Religious Studies Minor

    The Religious Studies Minor is designed to help Trinity students gain an understanding of the religious environment of Western culture. The Religious Studies Minor is well suited for students who will frequently encounter people from other faith expressions while pursuing their careers in business, journalism, ministry, and public school education. Requirements for the Religious Studies Minor total 24 hours, including 12 hours of core courses and 12 hours of electives.

    Required Courses (12 hours)

     

          BRS 231            Christian Doctrine

    3 hrs

          BRS 330            Christian Evidences

    3 hrs

          BRS 334            Survey of New Religious Movements

    3 hrs

          BRS 335            Survey of World Religions

    3 hrs

    Elective Courses  (choose 12 hours)

     

          BRS 301            Encountering Mormon Culture

    3 hrs

          BRS 321X          American Church History

    3 hrs

          BRS 322X          Topics in Church History

    3 hrs

          BRS 333            Folk Religions

    3 hrs

          BRS 336            Topics in Contemporary Theology

    3 hrs

          BRS 337            Contemporary Paganism

    3 hrs

          BRS 338            Theological and Sociological Foundations of Evangelism

    3 hrs

          BRS 340X          History of Christianity

    3 hrs

          BRS 350            Topics in Biblical and Religious Studies

    3 hrs

          BRS/CM 360X   Foundations of Intercultural Ministry

    3 hrs

          BRS 430            Advanced Topics in Religious Studies

    3 hrs

                                      (may be cross-listed with TEDS courses)

     

          BRS 450            Independent Study

    3 hrs

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