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Major: Philosophy and Religious Studies, B.A. (1599.10), 36 Credits
General Education: 42 Credits; Major: 36 Credits; Elective Credits: 42 Credits
Learning Goals for the Major in Philosophy and Religious Studies
Upon completing the Philosophy and Religious Studies major, students will be able to:
- Identify (in speaking and writing) concerns at the heart of human experience, especially those pertaining to the fundamental nature of reality, knowledge, and values;
- Investigate, understand, and articulate (in speaking and writing)the way great thinkers and religious communities have addressed these issues throughout history;
- Explain (in speaking and writing) the nature and function of religion in individual life and human society, and historical and contemporary differences and similarities between religious systems;
- Respond to and evaluate (in speaking and writing) these concerns themselves, building on a firm foundation of cultural literacy, analytic method, and critical intelligence.
Core Requirements (15 credits)
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 322 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL 420/RS 420 | Philosophy and Religious Studies Seminar | 3 |
| RS 120 | Introduction to the Religions of Asia | 3 |
| RS 346 | Theory and Method in the Study of Religion | 3 |
One of the following: (3 credits)
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| RS 115 | Introduction to Judaism, Christianity, & Islam | 3 |
One of the following: (3 credits)
The remaining 15 credits should be earned by completing one of the following concentrations:
Philosophy Concentration (15 Credits)
Students must take at least 3 credits in the History of Philosophy group, and at least 6 credits in the Topics in Philosophy group. Students must take at least 3 courses at the 300/400 level. Classes taken as part of the major’s core requirement cannot count for the History of Philosophy requirement.
History of Philosophy (3-9 credits)
Topics in Philosophy (6-12 credits)
Religious Studies Concentration (15 Credits)
Students must take at least 3 credits in the Themes and Methods group, and at least 6 credits in the Areas and Traditions group. Students must take at least 3 courses at the 300/400 level. Courses taken as part of the major core cannot count toward the concentration.
Themes and Methods in Religious Studies (3-9 credits)
Areas and Traditions in Religious Studies (6-12 credits)