Program Highlights
This minor combines the study of two of the oldest and most enduring areas of inquiry into the meaning and purpose of humankind: philosophy and religion.
Regardless of the particular path of study, all students will engage in a thoughtful investigation of diverse responses to humanity’s enduring questions about self and the world.
The critical study of religion and philosophy strengthens skills that are as important for earning a living as they are for leading a purposeful life:
- Reasoning
- Analysis, and interpretation
- Heightening the individual’s capacity for self-knowledge
- Effective engagement with our complex world, and vision.
Career Paths
The skills gained in religious or philosophical studies include critical thinking, concise writing and cultural awareness, which are highly marketable to a variety of professions, including working in academia and the public sector.
Degrees Offered
Minor
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Office Hours
Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
