Philosophy is the study of knowledge, reality, and existence. It is the pursuit of wisdom. With a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Religion, students are taught to think logically and ethically about the many different spiritual and moral beliefs throughout the world. This program empowers students with knowledge on how to take a deeper look into these important aspects of culture.
Students develop excellent critical thinking and writing skills by studying topics such as sociology, history, anthropology, philosophy, world religions, literature, and theology. This program will allow students to dig deeper into finding answers to philosophical questions and exploring how religions developed and shaped the world.
In addition to the required courses for a BA in Philosophy and Religion, the department provides interested students the opportunity to pursue a focused plan of study leading to a variety of minor concentrations or a self-designed major concentration. Students majoring in Philosophy and Religion will demonstrate a survey knowledge of their chosen area, and the ability to engage in sustained research.
Offered in an accelerated format, most students can complete their Philosophy and Religion degree in a year and a half while only having to take two classes at a time.
Students choose between the following:
Those who complete this undergraduate program may go on to begin a Masters in Theology and Philosophy, or enter the workforce in the aspects of business that interest them most. Competence in thinking objectively, appreciating cultural diversity, assessing influential human ideas, understanding different views of life's meaning, processing new information, and a love of knowledge is important to any endeavor and to any career.
Possible career paths with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Religion include:
Students who successfully complete courses in Philosophy and Religion will demonstrate abilities to:
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The mission of the Department of Philosophy of Religion is to prepare students to examine horizons of ultimate significance and modes of meaning that provide the frameworks by which societies and individuals are shaped.