Description of the Philosophy Program:

The study of philosophy attempts to develop a student's understanding of the presuppositions underlying the main areas of human inquiry, an awareness of the range of reasonable answers to the ultimate questions individuals ask themselves, and a habit of critical reflection concerning the student's own convictions about belief and conduct. The major is designed to permit broad interdepartmental studies and interdisciplinary synthesis. It provides a desirable background for graduate study and work in human relations, law, literature, the social sciences and theology.

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Description of the Religion Program:

Courses in the Department of Religion are designed to serve four purposes: (1) to assist the general student in relating religion to other aspects of personality and culture; (2) to prepare a more adequate leadership in the church; (3) to prepare students for seminary and church vocations; and (4) to make available continuing education opportunities in religion for both laypersons and professionals.

Students planning to study in a theological seminary should also follow the guidelines of the American Association of Theological Schools. These call for study in foreign language, history, literature, philosophy, psychology, science and sociology. The department, in cooperation with the University, provides special counseling for pre-seminary students regardless of their major.

Students intending to pursue graduate study in a theological seminary should acquire reading skills in two foreign languages, either biblical or modern. Pre-parish-ministry candidates are well advised to study a language likely to be spoken by those whom they will be called to serve.

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Description of the Ethics Program:

The ethics major is a multi-disciplinary curriculum devoted to core philosophy courses and additional courses from 5 related fields including religion, English, and psychology. Ethics students are required to complete the core courses, take courses and choose a concentration in one of the 5 related fields.

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