Minor in Religion

Minor in Religion 

All minors in Religion are encouraged to pursue both depth and breadth by constructing a program of study in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies. The program should include some study in a breadth of religious traditions, time periods, or methodological focus.

Students entering before 2023-2024 should refer to the Religion Concentrator Checklist and Information can be found on the Columbia University Bulletin for the requirements and policies.

Courses
The Minor in Religion consists of five (5) courses (min. 16 points) in Religion:

- One (1) course at the 1000-level, or RELI UN3199 Theory  

- Four (4) courses of any level. It is strongly recommended that students include one seminar among these electives.

Any course in Religion offered at Columbia or Barnard may be counted toward the Minor in Religion. There is no limitation on how many courses may be taken at Barnard can be counted toward the Minor in Religion at Columbia. 

Students may apply to count up to one course from another department or program toward fulfilling the Department of Religion course requirements. Requests are reviewed and granted by the DUS.