Religion and Philosophy

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Mission and Programs

The Department of Religion and Philosophy is composed of five full-time faculty and five part-time faculty members. The mission of the Religion and Philosophy Department is to uphold the college’s historical and continuing commitment to the liberal arts education by developing our students’ competencies in the academic study of religion and philosophy. Those competencies include: (1) knowledge of fundamental texts, together with the historical development and key figures of religious and philosophical traditions; (2) the ability to read, reflect on, and analyze pertinent texts, history, and traditions in a critical manner; and (3) an appreciation of and respect toward the rich diversity of religious and philosophical perspectives and practices in the world.

The department offers majors and minors in both Religion and Philosophy. Faculty also teach multiple sections of the sophomore INST courses in religion and philosophy, an upper-division INST course in world religions, and teach in the SYE Program.

Program Outcomes

The program in Religion prepares students to apply for professional ministerial study at the seminary level or graduate study in religion and/or theology, as well as in a variety of humanities disciplines.

The program in Philosophy prepares students to apply to graduate study in Philosophy, as well as a variety of professional areas, including law and political science.

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