About the Department

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers courses and programs in each of the distinct, but related disciplines of Philosophy and of Religion. In both disciplines the Department provides opportunities to explore diverse philosophic and religious points of view, to develop abilities to reflect critically and constructively on a wide variety of important questions, and to cultivate abilities to communicate well through constructive engagement with others’ ideas and ways of thinking. Students are encouraged to develop their own intelligence and capacities for careful thought in addressing texts and topics both historical and contemporary.