Philosophy and Religion (B.A., B.S.)

The Philosophy major consists of four options: the Philosophy major, and minors in Philosophical Studies, Religious Studies, and Ethical Studies. The philosophy curriculum is designed to encourage students to think critically and creatively about human existence and the nature of reality. It emphasizes (1) training in critical reasoning and logical analysis; (2) an understanding of the many methods of human inquiry; (3) a survey of the history of philosophy and the history of ethics; (4) the analysis and appreciation of values and their application to moral and political issues; (5) a reflective and tolerant exploration of religion; and (6) the growth of a personal philosophy based on the lifelong search for and appreciation of truth, knowledge, goodness, and beauty.

Philosophy Major

	Credit Hours
General Education (see TBR Common Core )	41
University-Wide Freshman Seminar Requirement	1

Specific Requirement: 3 Credit hours

This is required of all students.

PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy 3

Electives: 12 Credit Hours

Select four (4) courses from any remaining Philosophy courses other than PHIL 1030 , PHIL 1040 , PHIL 2200 or any upper division course from another department approved by advisor and deemed relevant to student’s interestes in ethics.

Ethics, Law, and Political Theory Specialization

Specific Requirement: 3 Credit hours

PHIL 1040 - Introduction to Ethics 3

Applied Ethics: 6 Credit Hours

Select two (2) courses from the list below:
PHIL 2300 - Medical Ethics 3
PHIL 3060 - Applied Ethics 3
PHIL 4015 - War and Ethics 3
PHIL 4200 - Philosophy of Law 3

History of Ethics: 6 Credit Hours

PHIL 3040 - History of Ethics 3
Select one (1) course from the list below:
PHIL 3100 - Ancient Philosophy 3
PHIL 3110 - The History of Medieval Philosophy 3
PHIL 3120 - Modern 15th-18th Century Philosophy 3
PHIL 3130 - 19th and 20th Century Philosophy 3

Normative Theory: 6 Credit Hours

Select two (2) courses from the list below:
PHIL 3050 - Religious Ethics 3
PHIL 4100 - Social-Political Philosophy 3
PHIL 4720 - Ethical Theory 3

Electives: 9 Credit Hours

Any upper division course with a PHIL prefix or any upper division course from another department approved by adviosr and deemed relevant to student’s interests in ethics.

Philosophy Specialization

Basic Requirement: 3 Credit Hours

Required of all students

PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy 3

Logic and Epistemology Requirement: 3 Credit Hours

Select one (1) course from the list below:

History of Philosophy Requirement: 6 Credit Hours

Select two (2) courses from the list below:

Value Theory Requirement: 6 Credit Hours

Select two (2) courses from the list below:

Electives: 12 Credit Hours

Select four (4) courses from any remaining Philosophy courses other than PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, PHIL 2200 or any upper division course from another department approved by advisor and deemed relevant to student’s interestes in ethics.

Religious Studies Specialization

Specific Requirement: 3 Credit Hours

PHIL 2200 - Religion and the World 3

History of Religion Requirement: 6 Credit Hours

PHIL 3110 - The History of Medieval Philosophy 3
Select one (1) course from the list below:
CLAS 3310 - Greek Mythology 3
CLAS 3410 - Greek Religion 3
CLAS 3430 - Roman Religion 3
ENGL 340D - Mythology and Folklore 3

Contemporary Topics in Religious Studies: 9 Credit Hours

Select three (3) courses from the list below:
PHIL 3300 - Western Religions 3
PHIL 380A - Comparative World Religions 3
PHIL 380B - Islam as a World View 3
PHIL 3800 - The Beatitudes in World Religion 3
SOC 3400 - Sociology of Religion 3

Philosophical Topics in Religion: 3 Credit Hours

Select one (1) course from the list below:
PHIL 3050 - Religious Ethics 3
PHIL 4500 - Philosophy of Religion 3

Electives: 9 Credit Hours

Select three (3) courses from any remaining Philosophy course other than PHIL 1030, PHIL 1040, PHIL 2200 or CLAS 4900 or GREK 1010 and GREK 1020 or any upper division course approved by advisor deemed relevant to student’s interest in religious studies.