Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion & Philosophy

The Program of Religion and Philosophy offers two options for the interested major as well as an array of courses in both disciplines.

Courses in Religion are designed (1) to introduce the student to basic religious concepts, problems, and terminology, (2) to help the student gain an accurate knowledge of and appreciation for the Bible, (3) to introduce the student to major developments in the Western religious tradition, both historical and contemporary, (4) to afford opportunity to examine non-Western religious traditions, and (5) to explore the relationship of religion to other aspects of human behavior.

Courses in Philosophy are designed (1) to introduce the student to basic philosophical concepts, problems, and terminology, (2) to develop a sense for the history and development of ideas in the Western tradition, (3) to introduce the student to non-Western intellectual traditions, and (4) to enable the student to grapple with contemporary value issues.

Degree Requirements:

The Program offers two options for the Religion and Philosophy major.

The requirements for the option in Religion & Philosophy consist of 36 semester hours of Religion and Philosophy courses. An additional requirement is an academic minor selected outside the Department of Religion and Philosophy. The computer literacy requirement may be met by taking CSCI 100, 101, 140, BUSI 230, or PSYC 310.

The requirements for the option in Religious Education consist of 38 semester hours including 20 semester hours chosen from Religion and Philosophy courses; Additional requirements are six semester hours chosen from Education 209, 332 (prerequisite: Communication 107 only), 370; six semester hours of Education 209; six semester hours chosen from Psychology and Human Services 216, 217, 221, and 222; and an academic minor selected outside the Department of Religion and Philosophy. The computer literacy requirement may be met by taking CSCI 100, 101, 140, BUSI 230, or PSYC 310.

Minor
The requirements for a minor in Religion consist of 15 semester hours including Religion 100, six semester hours of Religion electives, and six semester hours of Philosophy or Religion electives. Independent Studies courses may not be used towards the minor.

The requirements for a minor in Philosophy consist of 15 semester hours including Philosophy 101, six semester hours of Philosophy electives, and six semester hours of Philosophy or Religion electives. Independent Studies courses may not be used towards the minor.
For the majors and minors MATH 104, Logic will be counted as a Philosophy Course.