Philosophy and Religion
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion
The study of Philosophy and Religion develops the skills of critical analysis at the most fundamental levels of human understanding. Students trained in philosophy and religion have pursued careers in teaching, ministry, law, medicine, management, publishing, sales, criminal justice and other fields.
Students may concentrate in either subject depending on career goals. Those planning graduate study in philosophy or religious studies would select the appropriate concentration.
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion
General Education Courses
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Semester Hours
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| ACAD 101 |
Principles of the Learning Academy |
1
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| Critical Skills |
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| Writing and Critical Thinking |
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| WRIT 101 |
Composition |
3
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| CRTW 201 |
Critical Reading, Thinking, & Writing |
3
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| Quantitative Skills |
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| MATH 105 or 150 or 151 or 201 |
3
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| Logic/Language/Semiotics |
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| Foreign Language |
At the 102 level |
3-4†
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Met in major with PHIL 220 |
0
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| Oral Communication |
See approved list, may be met by another requirement |
0-3
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| Technology |
See approved list,; may be met by another requirement |
0-3
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| Skills for a Common Experience and Thinking Across Disciplines |
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| HMXP 102 |
The Human Experience: Who Am I? |
3
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| Global Perspectives |
Met in major with RELG 300 |
0
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| Historical Perspectives |
Met in major with PHIL 301 or 302 |
0
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| Developing Critical Skills Applying them to Disciplines |
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| Natural Science |
See approved list,; one must be a lab science |
7
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| Social Science |
See approved list,; must include 2 designators |
6-9*
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| Humanities and Arts |
See approved list,; 3 hours met in major with RELG 101; must include 2 designators |
3-6*
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*A total of 12 hours must be taken in these 2 categories |
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| Intensive Writing |
Met in major with PHIL/RELG 395 |
0
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| Constitution Requirement |
See approved list,; may be met by another requirement |
0-3
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| Requirements in Major |
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18
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| PHIL 220 |
Logic and Language |
3
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| RELG 101 |
Intro to Religious Studies |
3
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| PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 |
Hist of Phil: Ancient Period/Modern Period |
3
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| RELG 300 |
World Religions |
3
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| PHIL/RELG 390 |
Philosophy of Religion |
3
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| PHIL 495 or RELG 495 |
Meth & Research in Philosophy/Religion |
3
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| Select from one of three tracks: |
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| A. Philosophy Track |
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18
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| Core Philosophy (6 hours) |
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| PHIL 410 |
Theories of Knowledge |
3
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| PHIL 412 |
Metaphysics |
3
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| Historical Development (3-6 hours) |
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| PHIL 301 |
Hist of Phil: Ancient Period (if not taken in major req.) |
3
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| PHIL 302 |
Hist of Phil: Modern Period (if not taken in major req.) |
3
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| PHIL 303 |
Existentialism |
3
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| Value Theory (at least 3 hours) |
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| PHIL 315 |
Historical Dev in Moral Reasoning |
3
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| PHIL 320 |
Professional Ethics |
3
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| PHIL 565 |
Environmental Ethics |
3
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| PHIL 575 |
Business Ethics |
3
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| Electives from other PHIL courses |
3-6
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| B. Religious Studies Track |
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18
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| RELG 220 |
Reading Biblical Texts |
3
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| Electives from RELG courses |
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15
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| C. Combined Track |
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18
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| Electives from PHIL or RELG courses |
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| Foreign Language |
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0-4
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| Minor |
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15-24
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| General Electives |
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15-38
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| Total |
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124
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†This requirement may be met by a satisfactory score on a recognized examination or by passing any foreign language course numbered 102 or any course with 102 as a prerequisite.
The student must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of PHIL and/or RELG courses in residence at Winthrop University.
For additional degree requirements, please visit the Degree Requirements page.