Philosophy and Religion — B.A.
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
Code | Title | Credits |
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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
Code | Title | Credits |
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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. |