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332 Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)What is religion? Is there a
God? What is the value of religious experience? Is it possible to be
religious without being superstitious? Answers to these and related
questions will be examined in the analytical manner appropriate to
philosophy.
370 Religion and Society (3 credits) (same as Soci 370) A sociological
analysis of religious belief systems utilizing the comparative or crosscultural
approach; social aspects of religion and religious aspects of
society; the impact of social and ecological forces upon religious
institutions; social origins of religions; the role of religion in social control
and social change. Prerequisite: Soci 105. (SBA)
490 Senior Thesis (3 credits) Required of all majors.
Religious Studies
Requirements for the major: A departmentally approved program of
nine courses in religious studies, including:
One term of directed study (the senior thesis)
The following philosophy courses may count toward the major:
332 Philosophy of Religion
336 Ethics
B.A. in Philosophy and Religious Studies
Students wishing to combine an interest in the study of philosophy with
religious studies can pursue one of three degree options:
1) an 18-course dual degree, writing two senior theses so as to obtain both
a B.A. in Philosophy and a B.A. in Religious Studies (please review
additional requirements for completing a second degree in the
Educational Policies & Procedures section of the catalog);
2) a nine-course major (with senior thesis) in one program and a six
course minor in the other; or
3) a 14-course B.A. in Philosophy and Religious Studies, with one senior
thesis bridging both disciplines. Students should meet with members of
the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies to design the degree
program that best suits their interests.
Grades for all courses taken in religious studies and Phil 332, 336 (if
taken) are used to calculate the average in the major for Departmental
Distinction.
Requirements for the minor: A departmentally approved program of
six courses in religious studies.
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