Studies of Religion, Minor
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0200
Previous Code: SM1136.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
Studies of Religion is a multidisciplinary minor that provides a critical study of religion that is inclusive and diverse. Students will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of religion and explore the significance of religion to people and society. The minor includes subjects from history, philosophy and sociology. It examines the nature of religion and belief systems, including the influence, expression and relevance of religion and belief systems to contemporary Australia. This minor meets NSW Education Standards (NESA) content requirements for students who wish to teach Studies of Religion in NSW Secondary Schools. The skills and knowledge acquired can also be used for career pathways in the public sector, teaching, research, curating, law or politics.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Bankstown Campus | Internal | EnquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | EnquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Penrith Campus | Internal | EnquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au |
Minor Structure
To complete a minor in Studies of Religion, students are required to successfully complete 40 credit points as follows.
Note: Not all subjects will be offered each year. Subjects will be offered on a rotational basis. Not all subjects will be available on all campuses.
Students must complete at least one of the following subjects.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HUMN 3075 | Sociology of Religion | 10 |
| PHIL 3016 | Philosophy of Religion | 10 |
| HUMN 3105 | History of Religion | 10 |
Additional subjects to complete the minor can be chosen from the above three subjects or from the pool subjects listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Subject Pool | ||
| HUMN 1061 | Islam: Past, Present and Future | 10 |
| Level 2 Subject Pool | ||
| HUMN 2001 | A History of Modern Global Buddhism | 10 |
| HUMN 2031 | Islam in the Modern World | 10 |
| Level 3 Subject Pool | ||
| HUMN 3047 | History of Muslim Civilisations and Ideas | 10 |
| HUMN 3115 | Medieval Europe from the Fall of the Roman Empire to the Reformation | 10 |
| HUMN 3061 | Mystical Islam: The Emergence of Sufism in World History | 10 |
Equivalent subject
The subject listed below counts towards completion of this minor for students who passed the subject in 2020 or earlier.
HUMN 1047 - Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies, no longer offered.
HUMN 2043 - Religion and the Origins of Modern Science, no longer offered.