Philosophy, Religion Track, B.A.

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In addition to Core and elective hours, the B.A. in philosophy with a concentration in religion requires 33 hours of upper-level (3/4000) coursework in philosophy. Students engage in the academic study of religion and philosophy in courses such as Theories of Religion, Christian Thought, Islamic Thought, and Philosophy of Religion. To complete their degree, students may choose from among a variety of other classes covering the history of philosophy and a wide range of philosophical questions and issues.

Requirement

Upper Division Major Elective Courses: (15 Hours)

Choose an additional five (5) 3/4000-level PHIL courses, including at least one (1) from each of the following areas:

A.

PHIL 3120 - American Pragmatism 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 3301 - History and Philosophy of Science 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 4150 - Analytic Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 4160 - Symbolic Logic 3 Credit Hours

B.

PHIL 3140 - Existentialism 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 3160 - Philosophy in Literature and Film 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 4100 - Phenomenology 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 4220 - Hermeneutics 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 4240 - Philosophy of Friendship and Love 3 Credit Hours

C.

PHIL 3115 - Political Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 3180 - Moral Theories 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 4110 - Philosophy of Law 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 4120 - Professional Ethics 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 4130 - Feminist Philosophy 3 Credit Hours

Minor (optional) and/or Electives: 27 Hours

Upper-Division Major Track Courses (9 Hours):

Choose three (3) of the following courses:

PHIL 3105 - Medieval to Early Modern Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 3205 - Theories of Religion 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 3220 - Christian Thought 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 3250 - Islamic Thought 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 4220 - Hermeneutics 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 4230 - Philosophy of Religion 3 Credit Hours

Philosophy, Religion Track, B.A.

Requirement

Core Areas A, B, C, D, E: 42 Hours

Core Area F: 18 Hours

Upper Division Major Required Courses: 9 Hours

Choose one (1) of the following courses:

Upper Division Major Elective Courses: (15 Hours)

A.

B.

C.

Minor (optional) and/or Electives: 27 Hours

Upper-Division Major Track Courses (9 Hours):

Total: 120 Hours