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Binghamton University, State University of New York

Religious studies (Minor)

Binghamton, USA

DURATION

4 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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EARLIEST START DATE

May 2025

TUITION FEES

USD 7,070 *

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* for new York state residents | for out-of-state residents and international residents - $26,160

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Key Summary

About: The Religious Studies Minor offers students an opportunity to explore various religious traditions, their beliefs, and their cultural impacts. You’ll engage with texts, rituals, and ethical frameworks from multiple faiths, enhancing your understanding of global religious landscapes.

Career Outcomes: With this minor, you may pursue careers in education, community service, cultural organizations, non-profit management, and international relations, where understanding diverse perspectives is vital.

Introduction

The academic study of religion is a multidisciplinary field, which draws on the varied disciplines of the human, social and biological sciences. Harpur College offers a wide range of courses that allow students to learn about different religious traditions through these many methodologies. The minor incorporates Harpur courses into a focused curriculum.

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Curriculum

Some courses to consider in your first year:

JUST 111 - Philosophy of Religion

This survey course explores some of the many philosophical and methodological questions that emerge from the study of religious thought. Topics include the nature of religious subjectivity, divinity, prayer, sacrifice, and faith. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

JUST 257 - Jews and Muslims

This course offers a survey of Jewish‐Muslim relations from the emergence of Islam through the modern period. Beginning with the medieval period, topics covered include the relationship between Islam and peoples of the Book, Jewish communal life and self‐government, participation in Mediterranean trade, the world of the Cairo Geniza, and intellectual and cultural achievements of the “Golden Age of Spain.” Moving to the early modern and modern periods, topics covered will include Jewish life in the Ottoman lands, the rise of European imperialism, the dissolution of empire and the emergence of nationalism. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

HEBR 101 - Hebrew I

Communicative introduction to the language and its culture. Provides a thorough grounding in reading, writing, grammar, oral comprehension, and speaking. Intended for beginners, whose knowledge does not exceed 50 Hebrew words. No prerequisites. 4 credits. Offered in Fall. Levels: Undergraduate

YIDD 101 - Yiddish I

Communicative introduction to the language and its culture. Provides a thorough grounding in reading, writing, grammar, oral comprehension, and speaking. Intended for beginners. No prerequisites. 4 credits. Offered in Fall. Levels: Undergraduate

HEBR 102 - Hebrew II

Second semester of the communicative introduction to the language and its culture. Provides a thorough grounding in reading, writing, grammar, oral comprehension, and speaking. Prerequisites: HEBR 101 with a grade of C- or equivalent. 4 credits. Offered in Spring Levels: Undergraduate

YIDD 102 - Yiddish II

Second semester of the communicative introduction to the language and its culture. Provides a thorough grounding in reading, writing, grammar, oral comprehension, and speaking. Prerequisites: YIDD 101 with a grade of C- or equivalent.4 credits. Offered in Spring. Levels: Undergraduate

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