Philosophy & Religion Major

The Philosophy and Religion degree is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in religion, philosophy of religion, or a related field. Entrance requirements for specific graduate schools may be met through proper course selection. Students are encouraged to spend at least one semester abroad or in an off-campus program.

Many of the philosophy and religion graduates attend seminaries, graduates schools, and doctoral programsin related fields in philosophy, religion, and ministry.

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and Religion

Objective: Graduates will be prepared for and able to pursue graduate studies in religion, philosophy of religion, or a related field. Entrance requirements for specific graduate schools may be met through proper course selection. Students will be encouraged to spend at least one semester abroad or in an off-campus program.

Administrator: Joseph Bankard

Requirements

52 credits

BIBL3110 Old Testament Interpretation (3 credits)
BIBL3120 New Testament Interpretation (2 credits
CHIS3610 History of the Christian Tradition I (3 credits)
CHIS3620 History of the Christian Tradition II (3 credits)
PHIL2020 Ethics (3 credits)
PHIL3010 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (3 credits)
PHIL3020 History of Modern Philosophy (3 credits)
PHIL3060 Critical Reasoning (2 credits) or PHIL3070. Formal Logic (2 credits)
PHIL4520 Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)
PRTH3210 Spiritual Formation and Christian Discipleship (2 credits)
PRTH3750 Compassionate Ministries (2 credits)
THEO4240 Theology of Holiness (2 credits)
THEO4530 Christian Theology I (3 credits)
THEO4540 Christian Theology II (3 credits)
3 credits in a foreign language
12 Focus Credits in a particular content area (see below) to be determined in consultation with the designated advisor: George Lyons or Diane Leclerc.

Biblical Literature Focus (BIBL) (George Lyons, Advisor)

2 courses in biblical languages (6 credits)
4 credits upper division Biblical Literature (BIBL)
REST4400 Ancient Near Eastern History and Culture (2 credits) or REST4600 Noncanonical Writings and New Testament Interpretation (2 credits).

Philosophy Focus (PHIL) (Joseph Bankard, Advisor)

PHIL3410 Philosophy and Literature of Existentialism (3 credits)
PHIL4210 Contemporary Philosophy (3 credits)
PHIL4420 Metaphysics and Epistemology (3 credits)
PHIL4980 Seminar in Philosophy (3 credits)

Theology Focus (THEO) (Diane Leclerc, Advisor)

THEO3410 Philosophy and Literature of Existentialism (3 credits)
THEO3094 Topics in Theology (1-3 credits)
REST3560 World Religions: Asian Traditions (2 credits)
REST3570 World Religions: Western Traditions (2 credits)
REST4600 Noncanonical Writings and New Testament Interpretation (2 credits)