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Academic Programs in Philosophy and Religion
The
purpose of the department of philosophy and religion is to develop the student's
ability to think clearly and critically and to understand the major
philosophical and religious positions of both the past and the present. As means
to accomplishing these goals, the department offers a major in philosophy and a
major in philosophy and religion, as well as a minor in philosophy and a minor
in religion.
Philosophy
For the student who is
interested in a major in philosophy, the department offers the opportunity to
think about the nature of things and about the best way in which to live one's
life. In pursuing this opportunity, the student of philosophy necessarily
considers the most basic questions that an individual can ask: “Why do I
exist?,'' "What am I?,'' "What is a good life?,'' and “How do I live with
others?'' By majoring in philosophy, a student will become proficient in
thinking, speaking, and writing about these questions in an informed and
coherent manner.
Requirements for Philosophy Majors
A major in philosophy requires Philosophy 260 (Logic); and either
Philosophy 237 (Political Philosophy) or 240 (Ethics); and any other six courses
from the 200 and 300 levels; and one of the following: 404W, 437W. Requirements
for Philosophy Minors A minor concentration in philosophy requires Philosophy
260 (Logic); and either Philosophy 237 (Political Philosophy) or 240 (Ethics);
and any four courses from the 200 and 300 levels.
Philosophy and Religion
For the student who is
interested in a major in philosophy and religion, the
department provides the
opportunity to develop informed awareness and critical appraisal of
philosophical perspectives, as well as providing an opportunity for a scholarly
and appreciative study of historic and contemporary religious insights. In this
manner the department strives to translate into the terms of today's academic
interests the traditional roles both disciplines have played in liberal
education.
Requirements for
Philosophy and Religion
Majors
A major in
Philosophy and Religion requires Philosophy 211 (World Religions) and 260
(Logic); and either Philosophy 237 (Political Philosophy) or 240 (Ethics); and
two courses from the 210s, 220s, 310s or 320s; and any other three courses from
the 200 and 300 levels; and 404W. Each major is also encouraged to earn a minor
in another field of study.
Requirements for Religion Minors
A minor in religion requires Philosophy 211 (World Religions) and 260
(Logic); and either Philosophy 237 (Political Philosophy) or 240 (Ethics); and
any three courses from the 210s, 220s, 310s or 320s.
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