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College of Arts and Sciences
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy asks the big questions: Who am I? What is there? What can be known? How should I live? These lead to other questions about the relationship between the mind and the body, appearance and reality, truth and opinion, right and wrong, freedom and determinism, the individual and society, human beings and nature, and God and the world. To ask these questions is to examine our most basic beliefs about human existence and the world we live in. At the same time, philosophy does not provide pat answers, but claims with Socrates that the goal is to live "the examined life." For this reason, the study of philosophy cultivates the skills of clear thinking and effective argumentation. Religious studies provides an historical and comparative understanding of the world's religious traditions. It examines spiritual beliefs, practices, and rituals in order to understand the importance of religious faith in providing a source of human value and meaning. The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies offers courses that satisfy the "Explorations" and "Advanced Humanities" requirements of the core curriculum and that complement and enhance any field of study at the University. Courses at the 100/200 level fulfill the Explorations core requirement. Courses at the 300/400 level satisfy the Advanced Humanities core requirement. Minor The department offers an 18-credit hour minor in philosophy. Students wishing to minor in philosophy should consult with a faculty member. The following is a list of courses offered in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.
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