Philosophy & Religion Curriculum

Bachelor of Arts (A. B.)

Philosophy and Religion afford the student an opportunity to become acquainted with the world's greatest thinkers and with the issues that have evolved from their thought.

Majors in this field explore the history of philosophy from the Greeks through the Twentieth Century, study the Old and New Testaments, and explore at least three other areas ranging from Buddhism to Existentialism. A seminar and electives in related fields are also a part of the major.

In addition to the required number of credits needed to complete the major, all students must also fulfill the general degree requirements in order to graduate.

Required Courses		credits
PHR 2010-2020	History of Philosophy I-II	6.0
PHR 2030-2040	Biblical Religion I-II	6.0
PHR 4590	Seminar in Philosophy or Religion	3.0

Electives	Major electives, including 12 credits at or above the 3000 level, selected from:
	Philosophy and Religion	9.0
	Related fields	12.0

Total credits required to complete the major:		36.0

The major information listed below will be effective beginning September 2011 for the 2011-2012 Academic Year:


Required Courses		credits
PHR1005	Logic	3.0
PHR 1006	Ethics	3.0
PHR 2010	History of Philosophy I	3.0
PHR 2020	History of Philosophy II	3.0

PHR 2030	Biblical Religion I: Old Testament
	or	3.0
PHR 2040	Biblical Religion II: New Testament

PHR 2130	World Religion I: Hinduism and Buddhism
	or	3.0
PHR 2140	World Religion II: Chinese and Islam

PHR 4590	Seminar in Philosophy or Religion (W course)	3.0

Electives:	Major electives, including 12 credits at or above the 3000 level, selected from:
	Philosophy and Religion	9.0
	Related fields	12.0

Total credits required to complete the major:		42.0