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Interfaith Studies Minor

Program Overview:

In our complex and diverse modern world it is increasingly important for people of faith and of good will to be engaged in dialogue about interfaith understanding and cooperation.  This minor enables a student to participate in the ongoing interfaith dialogue in the Capital District of New York through participation in the Sidney and Beatrice Albert Interfaith Dialogue Board, and associated classroom study. 

Program Contacts:

Dr. Laura Weed

Chair, Philosophy & Religious Studies Department

Email: weedl@strose.edu

Minor Requirements (18 credits):

Required Courses:

RLS 121World Religions

3

RLS 492Internship

3 or 6

RLS 492 must be taken for at least 3 credits but, may be taken for up to 6 credits.

Additional Religious Studies Courses (12 credits):

Taken from courses such as, but not limited to:

RLS 122Christian Traditions

3

RLS 171Sacred Place: Sacred Space

3

RLS 203Hebrew Scriptures

3

RLS 204New Testament Studies

3

RLS 240Native American Religions

3

RLS 280American Catholicism

3

RLS 316Mysticism/Contemplation/Prayer

3