Minor Requirements

Asian Studies minors take 21 hours of coursework, 9 credits of which must be at or above the 200 level, and 6 credits of which must be in a single Asian language. You are strongly encouraged to study abroad during your sophomore, junior, or senior year. Through Nazareth’s Center for International Education, you can participate in a student-exchange program with Osaka University in Japan, and Rajagiri Institute in India. Additional programs in China are currently under development.

You may also be able to combine study abroad with experiential learning. A growing number of internships and service learning programs are available to Nazareth students who study abroad. These opportunities are an excellent means of gaining valuable professional experience, giving you an additional edge as you pursue a professional career or further education.

Curriculum

The Asian Studies program is interdisciplinary, with courses offered in eight academic disciplines: art, English, history and political science, management/economics, foreign languages, religious studies, sociology/anthropology, and theatre arts. Successful completion of the Asian Studies minor will appear on your official college transcript. View course offerings.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Asian Studies students are strongly encouraged to study abroad during your sophomore, junior, or senior year. Through Nazareth’s Center for International Education, you can participate in a student-exchange program with Osaka University in Japan, and Rajagiri Institute in India. Additional programs in China. Korea, and Vietnam are currently under development.

Program Director

Corinne G. Dempsey
585-389-2734
cdempse6@naz.edu

Dr. Dempsey received her B.A.  from Oregon State University, M.A. from the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, and her Ph.D. from Syracuse University. She studies and teaches Hindu traditions, global Christianity, gender/political and religion, comparative religion, and mysticism.