Women's College

• Religion Major with an emphasis in Theological Studies, Religious Traditions, or Christian Education
• Religion Minor
• Philosophy Minor

Evening Program

• Religion - Christian Education Emphasis (BA)
• Religion Minor

The Department of Religion and Philosophy offers a major and minor in Religion, a major in Religion with an emphasis in Christian education, and a minor in Philosophy. It also provides General Education courses in religion and philosophy to all students.

The religion curriculum introduces students to the nature of religion, its function in society, and the potential of religion and philosophy to shape ethical, moral and societal values. Religion and philosophy intersect with history, art, literature, psychology, sociology, music, science, and many other fields of study, so students in other disciplines may want to consider a double major in religion or a minor in religion or philosophy. Individual programs of study may be developed for students who wish to combine a concentration in religion or philosophy with a major in another discipline.

Courses in religion acquaint students with the critical, reflective study of religion in its many cultural, literary and historical manifestations. Contemporary leaders in our global world require sensitivity to religious and cultural diversity, awareness of ethical values, and an understanding of the spiritual dimension of human life. A religion major or minor helps to prepare students for leadership roles in a variety of professional fields.

The major in Religion with an emphasis in Christian education prepares students to serve as leaders in Christian education in local churches or to pursue seminary or graduate school in Christian education or a related field. Persons who complete the major in Religion with an emphasis in Christian education meet the academic requirements for certification in The United Methodist Church.

an online program that delivers Web-based instruction for Christian educators. Students meet face-to-face at the beginning and end of each online course. All other course instruction takes place in classroom and practicum settings.

Philosophy
is the application of reason to the vital questions of existence—God, being, knowledge, morality, society, politics, science, and art. Philosophy courses emphasize

1. reading the original works of philosophers
   
2. examining philosophical ideas in the context of their historical periods and its prevailing assumptions, and
   
3. learning to think critically and philosophically.

A minor in philosophy is excellent preparation for law school, seminary, public service, and teaching, as well as for graduate work in the humanities, social sciences, or business.