Religion and Cultural Studies is a minor designed to familiarize students with religious traditions around the world, from ancient through contemporary cultures, as well as to introduce students to critical theories and methods through which to view and analyze the category of religion and its associated concepts, practices, and meanings in all areas of life. The program emphasizes the academic study of religion, and does not privilege any particular tradition or belief. It provides students with a well-rounded understanding of major religious traditions and practices while also offering specialization in particular religions, regions, and/or theoretical approaches to the study of religion in historical, global, cultural, and comparative contexts.
This program can be completed online, although not every course in each category is offered as an online course.
Minor Admission Requirements
Minor Requirements
Prerequisite Courses
https://www.ucf.edu/online/bachelors/#minors
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
18 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
Studying Religion and Culture- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- REL2000 - Introduction to Religion and Cultural Studies (3)
- REL2300 - World Religions (3)
Traditions- Complete all of the following
- Only 1 course may be outside the Philosophy Department.
Group 1- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- REL3403 - Christianity (3)
- REL3363 - Islam (3)
- REL3320 - Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (3)
- REL3432 - Mysticism (3)
- JST3401 - Jewish People in Antiquity (3)
Group 2- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- REL3333 - Hinduism (3)
- REL3340 - Buddhism (3)
- PHH3701 - Native American Philosophy (3)
- REL3123 - Asian Religions in America (3)
Theories and Methods- Complete all of the following
- Must select 1 in each category
Religion- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- REL4496 - Key Concepts in Religion and Cultural Studies (3)
- PHI3700 - Philosophy of Religion (3)
- REL4157 - Religion and Psychoanalysis (3)
- PHI3720 - Faith and Reason (3)
- PHI3750 - The Problem of Evil (3)
- PHH3510 - Marx and Nietzsche (3)
- PHH3200 - Medieval Philosophy (3)
- REL3181 - Religion and Applied Ethics (3)
- REL3195 - Sex and the Sacred (3)
Cultural Studies- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- HUM3805 - Critical Theory in the Humanities (3)
- HUM3326 - Theories of Sex and Gender in Humanities (3)
- HUM4823 - Queer Theory in the Humanities (3)
- HUM4826 - Postcolonial Theory (3)
- REL3045 - Interfaith Dialogue (3)
- REL3199 - Material Religion (3)
- HUM3482 - Native American Humanities (3)
- HUM4392 - Form and Fashion (3)
- REL4936 - Key Figures in Religion and Cultural Studies (3)
Religion in Culture- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- REL3111 - Religion and Philosophy Through Film (3)
- REL3115 - Religion, Spirituality, and Popular Music (3)
- REL3130 - Religion in America (3)
- REL4110 - Religion and the Arts (3)
- REL4180 - Religion and Medicine (3)
- REL3101 - Religion in Popular Culture (3)
- REL4178 - Religion and Law (3)
- REL3076 - Cults, Minority Religions, and New Religious Movements (3)
Grand Total Credits: 18
Other Requirements
- A 'C' (2.0) grade or better is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
- At least 12 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF.
- No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
- Internship, Co-op, or Independent Study credit cannot be used toward the minor without prior approval by the Director.
