Program: Religion and Gender Studies Minor - University at Buffalo

Jun 20, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Visit the Global Gender Studies academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.

Visit the Global Gender and Sexuality Studies department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.

Admission Criteria

Minimum GPA of 2.000 overall
Minimum grade of C+ in one of the lower level required classes

Course Requirements

Religion and Gender Studies Core Courses (6 credits)

GGS 101LEC - Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies Credits: 3 OR
GGS 228SEM - Introduction to Feminist Theories Credits: 3
JDS 313LEC - World Religions Credits: 3

Four Religion and Gender Studies Electives (12 credits)*

Three of the electives must be at the 300/400-level.

JDS 103LEC - Introduction to Judaism Credits: 3
GGS 210LEC - Sex, Gender, and the Bible Credits: 3
AS 323LEC - Gender in Asian Literature Credits: 3
APY 325SEM - Contemporary Afro-Caribbean Religion Credits: 3
GGS 325SEM - Violence in a Gendered World Credits: 3
GGS 330SEM - Global Women’s Voices Credits: 3
HIS 331LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
GGS 334LEC - Gender and Sexuality in the Middle East and North Africa Credits: 3
AS 338LEC - Islam and Literature Credits: 3
GGS 350SEM - Women, Gender and Sexuality in Africa Credits: 3
CL 363LEC - Roman Religion Credits: 3
GGS 368SEM - Psychology of Religious Ecstasy: Sex, drugs, Rock & Roll and Religion. Credits: 3 OR
JDS 301LEC - Psychology of Religious Ecstasy: Sex, drugs, Rock & Roll and Religion. Credits: 3
HIS 372LEC - History of Buddhism in East Asia Credits: 3
HIS 374LEC - History of the Spread of Christianity in Asia Credits: 3
APY 393LEC - Anthropology of Religion Credits: 3
APY 394LEC - Shamans and Healers in South America Credits: 3
AS 401LEC - Buddhism Credits: 3
CL 423LEC - Religion and Society in Ancient Greece Credits: 3
GGS 490SEM - Senior Seminar: Research Project Credits: 3

Notes

*This is a partial list of acceptable courses and other courses on the topic of gender and religion may fulfill this requirement.

Total Credits Required for Minor: 18

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.