RELIGION STUDIES (MINOR)
Cadets minoring in religion studies will consider questions ranging from the abstract—How might we define religion?—to the concrete—What distinguishes Sunni from Shia Islam?
The study of religions is important in developing an understanding of cultural and ethical issues within the United States and around the world. As human interaction becomes more global and as our military finds itself in foreign countries with peoples of varied religious beliefs, cadets and officers need to understand religion as a critical aspect of international, multicultural operating environments. Studying religion will also help cadets gain a better understanding of their own beliefs and worldviews, allowing them to engage more knowledgeably and respectfully with others.