The Department of Religion & Philosophy offers the following:
- Major in Religion & Philosophy (B.A. Degree) with concentrations in Theology & Philosophy, Christian Education, and Outdoor Ministries
- Minors: Religion, Philosophy, and Religion & Philosophy
Majors
| RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY Major (B.A. Degree) | Hours |
|
| The Religion & Philosophy CORE (Required of All Religion & Philosophy Majors): |
18 |
|
| PHIL 2170 - Ethics | 3 | |
| PHIL 2500 The Story of Philosophy | 3 | |
| REL 1121 - Hebrew Bible Introduction |
3 | |
| REL 1122 - New Testament Introduction | 3 | |
| REL 2000 - History of the Christian Church | 3 | |
| REL/PHIL 4500 - Capstone in Religion & Philosophy Additionally, RELP majors must fulfill requirements for a departmental portfolio system. |
3 | |
Area of Concentration - Selected from: |
27-30 |
|
Total: |
45-48 |
|
| THEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY Concentration | Hours |
|
3 |
||
| PHIL 2050 - Principles of Philosophy | 3 |
|
| PHIL 3575 - Philosophy of Religion |
3 |
|
| REL 1035 - Near Eastern Religions |
3 |
|
| REL 1036 - Far Eastern Religions |
3 |
|
| REL 3600 - Twentieth-Century Theologians |
3 |
|
| Departmental Electives | 9 |
|
Total: |
27 |
|
| CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Concentration | Hours |
|
| COM 1101 - Public Speaking |
3 |
|
| EDUC 3010 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Teachers |
3 |
|
| MUSIC 2134 - Class Piano for Non-Majors |
1 |
|
PSYCH 2340 - Child Psychology |
3 |
|
| REL 2035 - Comparative Denominations |
3 |
|
| REL 2535 - Christian Beliefs |
3 |
|
| REL 3000 - Faith Development |
3 |
|
| REL 4401 - Internship |
3 |
|
| Suggested or Departmental Electives | 6 |
|
Total: |
28 |
|
| OUTDOOR MINISTRIES Concentration | Hours |
|
| MGT 2501 - Principles of Management |
3 |
|
PER 2283 - Camping and Outdoor Recreation |
2-3 |
|
| PSYC 2350 - Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
|
| REL 2035 - Comparative Denominations |
3 |
|
| REL 2535 - Christian Beliefs |
3 |
|
| REL 3000 - Faith Development |
3 |
|
| REL 3250 - Principles and Practice of Community |
3 |
|
| REL 4401 - Internship |
3 |
|
| Suggested or Departmental Electives | 6 |
|
Total: |
29-30 |
|
Minors
| RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY Minor | Hours |
|
| PHIL 1050 - Philosophy & Culture |
3 |
|
| PHIL 2170 - Ethics | 3 |
|
| REL 1030 - Introduction to Religion |
3 |
|
REL 1121 - Hebrew Bible Introduction |
3 |
|
| Departmental Electives in REL and/or PHIL above 1000-level | 6 |
|
Total: |
18 |
|
| RELIGION Minor | Hours |
|
| REL 1030 - Introduction to Religion |
3 |
|
| REL 1035 - Near Eastern Religions | 3 |
|
| REL 1122 - New Testament Introduction | 3 |
|
| Disciplinary Electives in REL, with 6 hours above 1000-level | 9 |
|
Total: |
18 |
|
| PHILOSOPHY Minor | Hours |
|
| PHIL 1050 - Philosophy & Culture | 3 |
|
| PHIL 1155 - Introduction to Logic |
3 |
|
| PHIL 2170 - Ethics | 3 |
|
| Disciplinary Electives in PHIL all above 1000-level | 9 |
|
Total: |
18 |
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