Philosophy & Religious Studies

Faculty:  B.R. Arnold (Chairperson), R.L. Armstrong (Emeritus), D. Blanchard (Emeritus), S. Ferguson, D.J. Herman (Emeritus), L.W. Howe, 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, 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 (0 sh)
None

Lower Division Electives (24 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

PHILOSOPHY SPECIALIZATION

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-Related (0 sh)

Upper Division Electives (24 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.