Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion & Philosophy

The Religion & Philosophy major offers two options for the interested student 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 of 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

Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Philosophy
The requirements for the B.A. major 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.

Minor in Religion 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 study courses may not be used toward the minor.

Minor in Philosophy
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 study courses may not be used toward the minor.

For the majors and minors MATH 104, Logic will be counted as a Philosophy course.