Social Studies Degrees

Religious Studies
The Religious Studies Program, which includes a minor course of study, is designed to engage students in the academic exploration of the nature and expression of religious experience from a variety of perspectives and contexts. Course selection includes the study of world religions, biblical criticism, spirituality, the study of the Catholic tradition in its historical, doctrinal and ecclesial contexts and inquiry into human experience as a resource for theological insight and development. Religious Studies Minor Division of Humanities

The Religious Studies minor presents students with a cohesive and flexible program of study designed to:
increase students’ understanding and appreciation of the varieties of religious experience and expression;
address current theological issues; and
correlate the students’ pursuit of theological inquiry with the development of faith, religious belief, and moral responsibility.

Course Sequence

RLS 100 Biblical Studies
RLS 104 World Religions
RLS 114 Introduction to Christian Thought
RLS 106 Theology and Human Experience or
RLS 224 Experience in Christian Ministry
RLS 115 Religion in America or
RLS 116 American Catholicism
RLS Other Core Selection or RLS Elective

Admission
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Twin Cities Bachelor Completion Programs

If you’ve taken some university courses and want to complete your bachelor’s degree in a flexible program, Saint Mary’s University offers Bachelor Completion programs in convenient locations around the Twin Cities metro area. Saint Mary’s will give you the support and resources you need to achieve your goals.

Rochester Bachelor Completion Programs

Saint Mary’s has a convenient location in Rochester for classes in Bachelor Completion programs. Students can register for classes through the Twin Cities campus to take advantage of Rochester’s local setting.