Philosophy and Religion is offered as a combined major with a concentration in either Philosophy or Religion. Minors are offered in either. Students completing a major with a concentration in philosophy are expected to know the major movements, problems, writings, concepts and terms in the history of Western philosophy. Students concentrating in religion will study at least one non-western religion. Keep in mind, however, that some fields will require graduate study or further schooling of some kind.
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The internet is a fantastic source of information. A broad range of resources on career fields, internships, and job search information is also available in the Academic Advising and Career Development Resource Center located in 303 Wilson Hall. Philosophy involves examining and questioning our most basic beliefs about the constituents of reality, the course of action that is right and just for individuals and societies, what can we know about the world with certainty, what beauty is, and what makes for a sound argument. Religion, as an area of academic study, involves the objective study of one's own and other people's religions. Besides learning about major historical developments in the world's great religions, there will be analysis of religious beliefs, comparison of the different traditions, and study of the place of religion in society and culture.