Students in philosophy and religious studies have organized a club called the Symposium. This group is open to all students who wish to discuss current ideas and issues in philosophy and religious studies in an informal setting. The Symposium also sponsors outside speakers. Additionally, the department sponsors Phi Sigma Tau and Theta Alpha Kappa, national honorary student organizations that recognize superior academic performance in philosophy and religious studies, respectively.
A club for majors, minors, and anyone else interested in philosophy or the academic study of religion.
Philosophy Honor Society
Winthrop University hosts the first chapter of in the state of South Carolina: the
SC-ALPHA chapter, founded on Feb. 1, 1972.
Religious Studies Honor Society
Winthrop University was granted a local branch in fall 2006, and inducted the first
members during the spring semester 2007.
Our 2019 TAK and PST inductees with faculty.
