Philosophy and Religious Studies

Minors

Minor in Philosophy

The minor in philosophy is organized according to specific emphases, each one stressing a different aspect of philosophy. The emphasis in the history of philosophy is particularly useful to students in the humanities, especially those who wish to pursue graduate study. Students majoring in the human and natural sciences would benefit from the emphasis in reality, knowledge, and science, while those who hope to pursue a career in law or politics would be well advised to complete the emphasis in social and political philosophy.

Students must complete18 credits in philosophy and achieve a grade of 2.000 or better in each course. No course may be use to fulfill more than one requirement. The credits must be distributed as follows:

1. Logic: 3 credits chosen from PHIL 173, 273, or 376

2. History of philosophy: 6 credits: PHIL 301 and 303

3. Electives in philosophy: 9 credits at the 300 level or above, including at least 3 credits at the 400 level. Electives may be chosen to complete one of the emphases below.

Emphasis in the history of philosophy

This emphasis requires at least 3 additional credits in the history of philosophy plus 6 credits of electives (see list of courses under the major).

Emphasis in reality, knowledge, and science

This emphasis requires at least 6 credits from courses in reality, knowledge, and science plus 3 credits of electives (see list of courses under the major).

Emphasis in social and political philosophy

This emphasis requires at least 9 credits chosen from PHIL 311, 312, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 338, or 470.

Minor in Religious Studies

The minor in religious studies introduces students to the world's religious traditions. Within the minor, students may pursue biblical studies or Western or Eastern religious traditions. The minor consists of 18 credits, at least 9 of which must be in 300- and 400-level courses. Three credits must be taken from RELI 100 The Human Religious Experience, RELI 211 Religions of the Near (Middle) East, or RELI 212 Religions of the Orient.