Philosophy and Religion

The B.A. in Philosophy and Religion degree includes the study of the spiritual thought and practice of diverse groups, communities, and individuals throughout the ages.

Students will gain basic knowledge about diverse religious traditions and develop a deeper understanding of their special areas of interest. The goal of this program is to provide students with techniques and insights needed for rigorous examination of the issues, experiences, and concerns arising from religious quests for certainty, community, and social justice.

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B.A. in Philosophy and Religion Degree Requirements

A minimum of 40 units are required for the B.A. degree

The following courses are all required for the B.A. in Philosophy and Religion

PHIL 300- Academic and Professional Pathways
PHIL 303- Modern Philosophy
PHIL 320GW- Philosophical Analysis
PHIL 450- Ethics
PHIL 500- Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 502- World Religions
PHIL 525/RELS 300 - The Nature of Religious Experience
PHIL 696: Directed Readings: Learning Outcomes

Two courses from the following list:

PHIL 436- Islamic Political Philosophy
PHIL 494- Philosophy and Personal Development
500 level PHIL course in Comparative thought

Two courses from the following list:

PHIL 301- Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 302- Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 410- Topics in the History of Philosophy*
PHIL 516- Islamic Political Philosophy

One course from the following list:

PHIL 321- Being and Knowing
PHIL 350- Philosophy of Science
PHIL 351- Philosophy of Risk
PHIL 604- Metaphysics
PHIL 610- Theory of Knowledge
PHIL 620- Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 621- Minds, Brains and Computers
PHIL 630- Philosophy of Language