Sr. Camilla Burns, SND, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies (program chair)
Sr. Mary Johnson, SND, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies

The religious studies and theology program provides students with an opportunity to explore religion for informed global citizenship in a religiously pluralistic world and to explore perennial human questions concerning ultimate meaning and value.  Because of its formative role in Western culture, Christianity serves as the point of departure for the academic study of theology; the Catholic tradition provides a focus because of Trinity’s own origins in the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.  Inspired by the global mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame and the vision of Vatican II, the program is committed to ecumenical and interfaith dialogue.

This program is an essential part of the general education curriculum in the College of Arts and Sciences, and its courses are designed to complement and support the major programs.  Additionally, the program offers a minor to students in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Program objectives for students include:

• To analyze, evaluate and appreciate specific religious beliefs and worldviews.
• To increase her ability to acquire an understanding of spiritual traditions and develop her own personal stance toward life.
• To better understand and respect religious and cultural diversity as well as to encourage a firm commitment to social justice and a sense of responsibility for the global society.

Choose ONE of the following courses:

• RST 101
• RST 102
• RST 105
• RST 210
• RST 215

Choose TWO of the following courses:

• RST 201
• RST 202
• RST 204
• RST 205
• RST 220
• RST 222
• RST 223
• RST 230
• RST 240
• RST 250

Choose THREE of the following courses:

• RST 265
• RST 301
• RST 305
• RST 307
• RST 310
• RST 328
• RST 330
• RST 353

Advanced Placement:
Credits earned through AP examinations do not fulfill requirements of the minor.

CLEP Policy:
Credits earned through CLEP examinations do not fulfill requirements of the minor.

Grades in Required Courses:
Students are required to earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the minor.

Pass/No Pass:
Courses in the minor may not be taken pass/no pass.

TELL Policy:
TELL credits will not count toward the minor in religious studies or theology.

Transfer Credits:
The religious studies and theology program does not accept transfer credits for the minor; all course work must be completed at Trinity.