Philosophy and Religion (B.A.)
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The department offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Philosophy and Religion. If a student has a first major that requires a Bachelor of Science or other bachelor's degree, the department may approve the Philosophy and Religion major as a second major under the B.S. or other bachelor's degree.
Majors and minors have the option of blending courses between philosophy and religion. Graduating majors will complete a traditional thesis with opportunities for public presentation and publication, or a culminating project with real-world focus and opportunities for practicum.
| Core Requirements | 3 courses; 9 hours minimum |
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| Select one course in Philosophy, one course in Religion, and a third course from either. | |
Philosophy Courses: | |
Religion Courses:
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| Electives | 6 hours |
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Choose two courses (minimum 6 hours total) from the list of approved Philosophy and Religion elective courses.
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| Capstone Courses | 2 courses; 4 hours minimum |
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| Senior Proposal | |
| View description for course PHIL 3990 Senior Proposal or View description for course RELIG 3990 Senior Proposal | |
| Senior Project | |
| View description for course PHIL 4990 Senior Project or View description for course RELIG 4990 Senior Project |
* Minimum 12 hours of 3000-4000 level work must be completed in major. Make sure to work with advisor to check that all upper-level hours are completed in plan.
**A Philosophy and Religion major customarily earns a B.A. degree. However, if a student has a first major that is associated with a different baccalaureate degree, the Philosophy and Religion major may serve as a second major for the degree associated with the first major (B.S., B.FA., B.M., B.S.N.).