Program Overview

A minor in Religious Studies offers students the opportunity to:

• Take courses in a range of formats including online and hybrid classes, designed to fit a variety of schedules and needs;
• Strengthen interpersonal skills to work with people from different backgrounds;
• Bring a deeper understanding of religious issues into public dialogue and professional life;
• Enhance training in fields like health care, business, education, or non-profit work by building intercultural competencies.

• Health care
• Gov't/global NGO agencies
• Religious organizations
• Business
• Social services and nonprofits
• Teaching and administration

Why Pursue Religious Studies at Grand Valley?

• Encourages students to develop interdisciplinary understandings and to take full advantage of cross cultural opportunities at GVSU as well as in the greater community.
• Promotes critical thinking, intercultural knowledge and competence, ethical reasoning, and integrative learning.
• Gives you a competitive edge in service-oriented professions.