PHILOSOPHY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts |
| Specializations: | Philosophy Religious Studies |
| Minors: | Philosophy Religious Studies |
| Department: | Philosophy and Religious Studies Building 50, Room 239 (850) 474-2672 |
| College: | Arts and Social Sciences |
Semester Hours Required for Degree: 120
Faculty: L.W. Howe (Chairperson), R.L. Armstrong (Emeritus), B.R. Arnold, D. Blanchard, S. Ferguson, D.J. Herman (Emeritus), W.W. Mountcastle, N. Power
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies offers Specializations in both Philosophy and Religious Studies. Both are ideal liberal arts majors and provide the student with a background for a great number of careers and for a variety of advanced studies. Both help students develop skills for problem solving in everyday life and emphasize comprehension, communication, interpretation, criticism, and evaluation. Philosophy can also prepare students for such fields as business, writing, teaching, public administration, law, environmental advocacy, the social and human services, and for advanced work in other humanities. Religious studies can prepare students for religious occupations such as assisting with teaching and counseling in community churches or religious organizations. Vocational objectives may include any of several ministries, i.e., pastoral, military, hospital, or a teaching career in higher education at the level of junior college, college, or university.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Philosophy and
Religious Studies must meet the requirements listed below.
Those preparing for graduate work in philosophy should take PHI 3130 to meet the logic requirement, PHI 3670 for their core requirement, and one additional course in history or methods and problems. They should also have the equivalent of two years of college-level study in a foreign language, preferably French or German, before graduation.
Students preparing for graduate work in religious studies should include a foreign language, preferably French, Greek, or German.
Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix in the back of this catalog.
General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.
Common Prerequisites
None
Lower Division Electives (24 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division.
PHILOSOPHY SPECIALIZATION
Major (30 sh)
| PHH 3100 | Greek Philosophy | 3 | |
| PHH 3400 | Modern Philosophy | 3 | |
| REL 3310 | Philosophies of the East | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| PHI 3640 | Environmental Ethics | 3 | |
| PHI 3670 | Ethics | 3 | |
| PHI 4636 | Ethics & the Professions | 3 | |
| PHM 3200 | Social & Political Philosophy | 3 | |
| REL 4441 | Current Religious Issues | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| PHI 2100 | Introduction to Logic | 3 | |
| PHI 3130 | Modern Logic | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| PHI 3320 | Philosophy of Mind | 3 | |
| PHI 3400 | Philosophy of Science | 3 | |
| PHI 3700 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 | |
| PHI 3800 | Philosophy of Art | 3 | |
| PHI 4300 | Theory of Knowledge | 3 | |
| PHP 3786 | Existentialism | 3 | |
| Electives: | |||
| 3000/4000 level Philosophy courses | 12 | ||
Major-Related (0 sh)
Upper Division Electives (30 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of
all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES SPECIALIZATION
Major (30-32 sh)
| PHH 3100 | Greek Philosophy | 3 | |
| REL 3310 | Philosophies of the East | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| PHI 3640 | Environmental Ethics | 3 | |
| PHI 3670 | Ethics | 3 | |
| PHI 4636 | Ethics & the Professions | 3 | |
| PHM 3200 | Social & Political Philosophy | 3 | |
| REL 4441 | Current Religious Issues | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| REL 3213 | Studies in Hebrew Scriptures/Old Testament | 3 | |
| REL 3243 | Studies in the New Testament | 3 | |
| Choose two: | |||
| PHI 3700 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 | |
| REL 3156 | Religion & Personality Theory | 3 | |
| REL 3158 | Psychology of Religion | 3 | |
| REL 4420 | Contemporary Theology | 3 | |
| Choose 6-8 sh: | |||
| GRE 2040 | Introduction to New Testament, Greek I | 4 | |
| GRE 2041 | Introduction to New Testament, Greek II | 4 | |
| GRW 4254 | New Testament Greek Readings: John | 3 | |
| HIS 3431 | History of Christianity | 3 | |
| ISC 5517 | Buddhist Practice: A Psychological Overview | 2 | |
| SYO 4200 | Sociology of Religion | 3 | |
| Electives: | |||
| 3000/4000 level Religious Studies courses | 6 | ||
Major-Related (0 sh)
Upper Division Electives (28-30 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of
all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.
MINORS
Philosophy Minor (12 sh)
To earn the 12 sh Minor in Philosophy, it is recommended that students include at least one history course and one course in
methods and problems.
Religious Studies Minor (12 sh)
To earn the 12 sh Minor In Religious Studies, it is recommended that the program include at least one tradition course and one
course in methods and problems.
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