Work with different religious groups
Make a productive, positive impact in religion.
Take part in interfaith activities. Engage people with different viewpoints and work in diverse settings.
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Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
One Course in Communication Skills:
One Course in Human Experience:
- REL 100 - Introduction to Religion *
- REL 332 - Modern Religious Thought
- REL 338 - Death, Dying, and Afterlife
- REL 346 - Sexuality and American Religion
- REL 347 - Suffering and Meaning
- REL 368 - Body and Health in American Religions
- REL 370 - Women and Religion
- REL 378 - Religion and Healing in Modern America
- PSY 533 - Psychological Issues in Religion
Engaged Learning Experience (1 Hour):
Students in this program select a one-credit hour course that engages them in interfaith activities outside of the classroom. The director of the certificate program will assist the student in identifying an appropriate engaged interfaith project that is consistent with the aims of the certificate. The program offers a variety of engaged learning experiences through campus and community partners. Service-Learning courses may be used to count for this requirement, subject to approval by the program director. Students may also propose their own engaged learning experience, which is subject to approval by the director of the certificate program. To request permission to enroll in the required independent study course, REL 399 or an appropriate alternative, contact the Director of the Undergraduate Certificate in Interfaith Engagement.
- REL 399 - Independent Study or another approved course
Note:
*Courses may only apply to one area of the certificate program.
All Candidates Must Satisfy the General University Certificate Requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 16
Completion Requirement
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