The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers both a philosophy major and a religion major. The requirements for each major are as
follows.
The philosophy major requires:
Courses
| Credits
|
50:730:201 Introduction to Logic
| 3
|
50:730:211 History of Philosophy I
| 3
|
| 50:730:212 History of Philosophy II | 3
|
| One course in religion | 3
|
| Six additional courses in philosophy | 18
|
Total
| 30
|
The religion major requires:
Courses
| Credits
|
One of the following:
| 3
|
50:840:103 Introduction to World Religions
|
|
50:840:211 Eastern Religions
|
|
50:840:212 Jews, Christians, and Muslims
|
|
| 50:730:211 History of Philosophy I | 3
|
| Six courses in religion | 18 |
Two
additional religion or philosophy courses or courses related to
religion from the departments of anthropology, art, English, or history |
6
|
Total
| 30
|
Any student may petition the department to substitute other courses for those on these lists.
Majors are encouraged to have a competence in a foreign language
equivalent to that obtained through the intermediate level of study.
Majors also are urged to develop, in consultation with their adviser, a
strong minor program, or even a second major.
Dual credit: Students who are completing both a philosophy major and a religion major, or a major plus a minor, may count two courses toward the requirements of both programs.
