Religion and Culture Minor

Religion is one of the most powerful and complex forces in human history. To study religions from earliest times to the present and how they have shaped and been shaped by the forces of history (among them: nationalism, war, the challenge of secularism, and technology), the Religion and Culture Program at Weissman presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of religious and cultural histories, doctrines, concepts, and practices.

Religion and culture courses are taught by faculty from various disciplines and departments including history, modern languages and comparative literature, philosophy, psychology, and sociology and anthropology.

To fulfill the college-wide requirement for the Liberal Arts minor with a concentration in religion and culture, students are required to take two courses numbered 3000 and higher and REL 4900, the capstone course.

Requirements for the Minor

Students are expected to complete the minor requirements in place at the time they are officially accepted into their programs. Please review the College Bulletin for the relevant academic year.

Fall 2024 Religion and Culture Course Offerings

(Subject to Change)

REL 3180 The Religion of Everyday Life (Cross-listed with ANT 3180 and SOC 3180)

CTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 26570

In-Person: T/Th 10:45AM – 12:00PM

Instructor: George Gonzalez

REL 3821 South Asian Religion (Cross-listed with AAS 3821 and ANT 3821)

DMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27377

In-Person: M/W 12:50PM – 2:05PM

Instructor: Carla Bellamy

PHI 3210 Philo of Relig/Ethic

PMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 27384

In-Person: M/W 5:50PM – 7:05PM

Instructor: Jessica Polish

HIS 3086 The Modern Middle East and North Africa

CTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 34118

Online Synchronous: T/Th 10:45AM – 12:00PM

Instructor: Guney Demir

Contact

Ken Guest
Coordinator, Religion and Culture Program
Phone: 646-312-4477
Fax: 646-312-4461
Location: NVC 4-258