Philosophy and Religion
Minor
About this program
The Minor in Philosophy and Religion lets you explore how religious beliefs and philosophical ideas shape how people see the world. You’ll study key texts, examine big questions about meaning and truth, and learn to think clearly about complex issues. The program fits well with many majors and helps you grow as an independent thinker. You can choose courses that match your interests and support your academic or personal goals.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
The department welcomes students from other majors or programs who wish to examine philosophical and religious belief systems, investigate the philosophies or religious views of themselves and others, and sharpen their skills as independent thinkers.
All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Gain knowledge of philosophical issues that arise in some of the seminal texts of the major world religions.
- Develop an understanding of issues and problems that arise at the intersections of philosophy and religion.
- Develop a capacity to apply philosophical methods to religious ideas.