Philosophy, Religion Track, B.A.

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

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

Core Curriculum

Core Area F: 18 Hours

PHIL 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 2020 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 2030 - Introduction to Ethics 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 2130 - Introduction to World Religions 3 Credit Hours

Choose one (1) course from the following: 3 hours

FREN 2001 - Intermediate French I 3 Credit Hours
GRMN 2001 - Intermediate German I 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 2001 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 Credit Hours
Or the equivalent in a language other than English. 3 Credit Hours

Choose one (1) course from the following: 3 Hours

FORL 2100 - Language and Identity 3 Credit Hours
FORL 2200 - Survey of National Literatures 3 Credit Hours
FORL 2300 - Topics in National Literatures 3 Credit Hours
FREN 2002 - Intermediate French II 3 Credit Hours
GRMN 2002 - Intermediate German II 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 2002 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 Credit Hours
Or the equivalent in a language other than English; or an approved 2000-level FORL course. 3 Credit Hours

Upper Division Major Required Courses: 9 Hours

PHIL 3100 - Ancient Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 4300 - Senior Seminar 3 Credit Hours

Choose one (1) of the following courses:

PHIL 3105 - Medieval to Early Modern Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 3110 - 18th-19th Century Philosophy 3 Credit Hours

Upper-Division Major Religion Track Courses: 9 Hours

Choose three (3) of the following courses: 9 Hours

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

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: