The joint major in philosophy and religion gives students a special opportunity to explore in depth the philosophical aspects of religion and the religious aspects of philosophy. Students in this major acquire a grounding in philosophy that enables them to conduct philosophical analyses of religious claims, and a grounding in religious studies that makes them sensitive to the religious dimensions of philosophical systems and activities. This is an excellent major for students who have a strong personal interest in the preceding topics, or who would like to prepare themselves for graduate study or professional responsibility in the field of religion.

Summary

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Philosophy and Religion B.A. Major Requirements		36
Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements 1		28-40
Electives		44-56
Total Credits		120

1	See Integrative Core Curriculum requirements, with information about the H&S CLA requirement.

Degree Requirements 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
REQUIRED COURSES
PHIL 15100	Reasoning	3
or PHIL 20300	Introduction to Logic
PHIL/RLST 31100	Philosophy of Religion (can count as part of the required upper-level philosophy or religious studies credits, but not both)	3
PHIL 41000	Philosophy Capstone Seminar	3
or RLST 41000	Religious Studies Capstone
PHIL xxxxx	Additional philosophy courses, bringing the total to at least 12 non-capstone credits in philosophy, with at least 6 credits taken at levels 3 or 4 1	6-9
RLST xxxxx	Additional religion courses, bringing the total to at least 12 non-capstone credits in religious studies, with at least 6 credits taken at levels 3 or 4 2	9-12
PHIL xxxxx or RLST xxxxx	Additional PHIL or RLST credits	9
Total Credits		36

1	PHIL 15100 / PHIL 20300 counts as part of the 12 required philosophy credits.
2	ENGL 32400 Literature of the Bible and HIST 30100 The Renaissance and Reformation may be used to satisfy the requirement for level-3 religion courses.