Department of Philosophy & Religion

The world’s religious and philosophical traditions are answers to timeless, fundamental questions: How do we live a good life? Why is the world the way that it is? How should we treat each other? How should treat ourselves? Religious studies and philosophy are critical and humanistic disciplines in which we work collaboratively to understand how human beings have engaged these basic questions, throughout history and today.

In an era of rapid social and technological change, an education in religion and philosophy trains students to remain adaptable, resilient, and thoughtful in an increasingly unpredictable world. The Religion and Philosophy Department provides students with flexibility of career options and teaches skills valuable to employers. The study of religion and philosophy develops perspective, critical and creative thinking, rational standards of discourse, and sensitivity to value issues as well as the ability to understand the significance of faith in the context of both world events and individual human life. The program will provide you with a broad exposure to a variety of cultures across human history, while emphasizing your development of your own intellectual areas of interest and expertise as you progress through the program. Majors and minors in Religion and Philosophy will:

• Learn to understand, appreciate, and critique the history and teachings of the world’s wisdom traditions,
• Set themselves apart as capable navigators of cultural diversity and understanding,
• Hone their critical, creative, and communication abilities in a variety of methods and media.

A Religion and Philosophy major or minor may be teamed with virtually any other major in order to add depth and breadth to another discipline, and our majors have gone on to have successful careers in a wide range of fields, including law, the ministry, education, journalism, business, and government services. Students interested in a career in the ministry, law, or business may also be eligible for one of our Bachelor’s Degree Plus Program that offer fast-tracks to higher degrees in those fields.

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