BA in Philosophy & Religion

With the joint Philosophy & Religion major, students are introduced to a rigorous analysis of their ways of thinking and acting. The mental rigor and investigative habits developed through their philosophical education allow students to thoroughly explore religion and religious traditions from a variety of disciplinary and topical perspectives.

Requirements

At least six courses in philosophy and six in religion, with a grade of C or higher, are required (all courses are 4 credits unless otherwise indicated).

In Philosophy, the following is required:

• one course in Philosophy at the 100 level
• CAS PH 300 History of Ancient Philosophy
• CAS PH 310 History of Modern Philosophy
• any one of CAS PH 245, 246, 408, 446, 456
• two additional 4-credit PH courses at the 200 level or above

In Religion, the following is required (All courses must be chosen in consultation with an advisor in the Department of Religion):

• one 100-level course
• one 200-level course
• one 300-level course
• one 400-level course
• two additional 4-credit RN courses at the 300 level or above

One of the above courses in Philosophy or Religion must be a topics course at the 400 level.