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Philosophy & Religion Degree Requirements Updated: 3/20/2013 Bachelor of Arts In addition to meeting the institutional undergraduate degree requirements, majors in the program are required to earn a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of credit in philosophy and religion courses. The Philosophy major requires 21 hours in philosophy and nine (9) hours in religion. The Religion major requires 21 hours in religion and nine (9) hours in philosophy. No grade below “C” will be accepted in any major course. Bachelor of Science in Philosophy and Religion The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science degree in Philosophy and Religion is the same as the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts except that the student does not take hours in a language and must make up the twelve (12) semester hours by taking those hours as free electives to replace the 12-hour foreign language requirement. All students are urged to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree. Requirements for a Minor A minor may be earned in Philosophy and Religion with the completion of eighteen (18) semester hours. Courses should be chosen in consultation with the program faculty. Curriculum Guide: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion Freshman Year | Sem. Hrs. | ENC 1101, ENC 1102 Freshman Communication Skills I & II* | 6 | Mathematics Courses (see GENED course list) | 6 | Philosophy or Religion Courses | 6 | Social Science Elective (see GENED course list) | 3 | SPN 1120 and 1121 Elementary Spanish (with labs) or | | FRE 1120 and 1121 Elementary French (with labs)** | 8 | | 29 | Sophomore Year | | Natural Science Course (see GENED course list) | 3 | Natural Science Course (see GENED course list) | 3 | Philosophy or Religion Courses | 6 | FRE or SPN 2220 Intermediate French or Spanish (with lab)** | 4 | AMH 2091 African American History or AFA course | 3 | Humanities Electives | 6 | GENED Electives (see GENED course list) | 6 | | 31 | Junior Year | | Free Electives | 12 | Philosophy or Religion Course | 9 | Courses in Minor | 9 | | 30 | Senior Year | | Philosophy or Religion Electives | 9 | Courses in Minor | 9 | Electives | 12 | | 30 | Total Semester Hours: | 120 | * ENC 1121, ENC 1122 Honors Freshman Composition I & II can be substituted for these classes. ** A student earning the Bachelor of Science degree replaces the language classes with elective classes.
Curriculum Guide: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Freshman Year | Sem. Hrs. | ENC 1101, ENC 1102 Freshman Communication Skills I & II* | 6 | Mathematics Courses (see GENED course list) | 6 | Philosophy Courses | 6 | Social Science Elective (see GENED course list) | 3 | SPN 1120 and 1121 Elementary Spanish (with labs) or | | FRE 1120 and 1121 Elementary French (with labs)** | 8 | | 29 | Sophomore Year | | Natural Science Course (see GENED course list) | 3 | Natural Science Course (see GENED course list) | 3 | Philosophy Courses | 6 | FRE or SPN 2220 Intermediate French or Spanish (with lab)** | 4 | AMH 2091 African American History or AFA course | 3 | Humanities Electives | 6 | GENED Electives (see GENED course list) | 6 | | 31 | Junior Year | | Free Electives | 12 | Philosophy Courses | 9 | Courses in Minor | 9 | | 30 | Senior Year | | Religion Courses | 9 | Courses in Minor | 9 | Electives | 12 | | 30 | Total Semester Hours: | 120 | * ENC 1121, ENC 1122 Honors Freshman Composition I & II can be substituted for these classes. ** A student earning the Bachelor of Science degree replaces the language classes with elective classes.
Curriculum Guide: Bachelor of Arts in Religion Freshman Year | Sem. Hrs. | ENC 1101, ENC 1102 Freshman Communication Skills I & II* | 6 | Mathematics Courses (see GENED course list) | 6 | Religion Courses | 6 | Social Science Elective (see GENED course list) | 3 | SPN 1120 and 1121 Elementary Spanish (with labs) or | | FRE 1120 and 1121 Elementary French (with labs)** | 8 | | 29 | Sophomore Year | | Natural Science Course (see GENED course list) | 3 | Natural Science Course (see GENED course list) | 3 | Religion Courses | 6 | FRE or SPN 2220 Intermediate French or Spanish (with lab)** | 4 | AMH 2091 African American History or AFA course | 3 | Humanities Electives | 6 | GENED Electives (see GENED course list) | 6 | | 31 | Junior Year | | Free Electives | 12 | Philosophy Courses | 9 | Courses in Minor | 9 | | 30 | Senior Year | | Philosophy Courses | 9 | Courses in Minor | 9 | Electives | 12 | | 30 | Total Semester Hours: | 120 | * ENC 1121, ENC 1122 Honors Freshman Composition I & II can be substituted for these classes. ** A student earning the Bachelor of Science degree replaces the language classes with elective classes.
Philosophy & Religion Classes
PHH 2102Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (3) First course in history of philosophy sequence. From classical Greek philosophy through the philosophy of the Middle Ages.
PHH 3400 Modern Philosophy (3) Second course in history of philosophy sequence. Major movements of modern period: existentialism, ordinary language philosophy.
PHI 1100 Critical Inquiry (3) Theory and techniques for creative and critical thinking, applying methods developed in science to decision making.
PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy (3) An examination of rival views on morality, economic justice, political philosophy, existence of God, and theories of knowledge.
PHI 2101 Introduction to Logic (3) General introduction which emphasizes developing ability to think and communicate clearly and consistently; nature and methods of formal and informal logic.
PHI 3601 Ethics (3) An examination of ethical issues in various areas, including health sciences, business and personal life.
PHI 4300 Theory of Knowledge (3) Prereq: PHI 2101. Structure of knowl3edge including both classical positions and recent developments.
PHI 4660 Ethical Theory (3) Prereq: 3 hrs. in philosophy or religion. Critical examination of classical system of ethical thought and consideration of recent ethical theory.
PHI 4800 Aesthetics (3) Aesthetic experience and philosophy of art and criticism. Findings related to painting, music, drama and literature. For advanced students.
PHI 4905 Selected Readings (3) Selected philosophers and philosophical movements. For advanced majors only.
PHI 4906 Directed Individual Study (3) Prereq: Permission of department chair and a supervising professor.
PHM 3120 Contemporary Black Social Philosophy (3) Critical analysis of roots and nature of black movements--specifically, Black Nationalism--as a world phenomenon, rather than as a movement limited to the United States.
PHM 4100 Social Philosophy (3) Prereq: 3 hrs. in philosophy. Problems of social and political philosophy and examination of major theoretical models.
REL 2000 Introduction to Religion (3) Study of the origins, functions, techniques, and experience of religion in a cross-cultural perspective.
REL 2135 Black Religion in America (3) A survey of Black religious history in the U.S., with focus on the ideas, movements, issues, leadership, and artistic/cultural values which have influenced the religious experience and institutions of Black Americans.
REL 2210 Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures (3) Survey of the history, literature and teachings of the ancient Hebrew people.
REL 2224 Interpreting Prophecy in the Hebrew Scriptures (3) Emphasis on biographical data, historical settings, and ethical/religious themes in the prophetic literature of the ancient Hebrews.
REL 2240 Introduction to the Christian Scriptures (3) The development of religion in reference to the religio-ethical teachings, socio-cultural context, and literature of the Christian Scriptures.
REL 2320 Western World Religions (3) Religious traditions which have been influential in the West in characterized by western religious motifs. Study of major doctrines and historical development.
REL 3130 Religion in American Culture (3) The religious institutions, major religious movements, black religious experience, and unique features of the temperament of American religion.
REL 3156 Religion, Personality and Race (3) Typological and structural relationships between religion, personality and race. An analysis of the personal religious lifestyles of prominent persons from different cultures.
REL 3312 Eastern World Religions (3) Four major religions: Hinduism and Buddhism of India, and Confucianism and Taoism of China.
REL 4440 Contemporary Religious Thought (3) Prereq: REL 2000, REL 2210 or REL 2240. Imp[ortant theological movements and their leaders since 1950: Secular Theology, Theology of Hope, Black Theology, Vatican II and Liberation Theology.
REL 4900 Selected Readings (3) Selected thinkers and problems in religion. For advanced religion majors.
REL 4905 Directed Individual Study (1-3) For advanced religion majors. General Education Requirements
Humanities Courses
Any of the following counts as a humanities course. Note that a class cannot fulfill multiple requirements, just one. For example, Introduction to Philosophy can count as a humanities class or as a class for the major—but not both.
Course Prefix # | Course Title | Credit Hours | AFA 3104 | The African American Experience | 3 | AMH 2010 | U.S. History 1492 - 1865 | 3 | AMH 2020 | U.S. History 1865 - Present | 3 | AMH 2091 | Intro. to African-American History | 3 | AMH 3571 | Afro-American History to 1865 | 3 | AMH 3572 | Afro-American History Since 1865 | 3 | AML 2010 | American Literature I | 3 | AML 3041 | American Literature II | 3 | AML 4154 | Modern American Poetry | 3 | ARC 2701 | Survey of Architectural History I | 3 | ARH 2000 | Art Appreciation | 3 | ARH 2050 | Art History I: Prehistory to Renaiss. | 3 | ARH 2051 | Art History II: Baroque to Modern | 3 | ARH 3610 | American Art | 3 | ARH 4410 | Modern Art History | 3 | ARH 4614 | African-American Art | 3 | ENL 3013 | English Literature to 18th Century | 3 | ENL 3034 | English Literature II | 3 | EUH 3100 | Ancient History | 3 | EUH 3120 | Medieval History | 3 | EUH 3501 | History of England, 1485-1714 | 3 | HUM 2211 | Historical Survey I | 3 | HUM 2230 | Historical Survey II | 3 | HUM 3214 | Early Civil & the Classical World | 3 | HUM 3217 | Judeo Christian & Medieval Cultures | 3 | HUM 3237 | Counter Reformation Bar. & Englight. | 3 | HUM 3238 | The European Rennais. & Reform. | 3 | HUM 3244 | 19th Century Rev.: Historic & Artistic | 3 | HUM 3255 | Modern and Post-Modern Culture | 3 | HUM 3401 | Asian Humanities | 3 | HUM 3421 | African Americans in Film | 3 | HUM 3425 | African Humanities | 3 | HUM 3546 | Caribbean Literature & Popular Culture | 3 | HUM 3930 | Special Topics in Humanities | 3 | LIT 2110 | Intro. to Literature I | 3 | LIT 2120 | Intro. to Literature II | 3 | LIT 3196 | African-Caribbean Literature | 3 | LIT 3824 | Latino Literature | 3 | MMC 2000 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 | MUH 3116 | Jazz History | 3 | MUH 3211 | History and Literature of Music I | 3 | MUH 3212 | History and Literature of Music II | 3 | MUH 3561 | Afro-American Music | 3 | MUL 2111 | Intro. to Music I | 3 | MUL 2112 | Intro. to Music II | 3 | PHH 2102 | Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | 3 | PHH 3400 | Modern Philosophy | 3 | PHH 3600 | Contemporary Philosophy | 3 | PHI 2010 | Intro. to Philosophy | 3 | PHI 2101 | Intro. to Logic | 3 | PHI 2801 | Introduction to Aesthetics | 3 | PHI 3601 | Ethics | 3 | PHM 3120 | Contemporary Black Social Phil. | 3 | REL 2000 | Intro. to Religion | 3 | REL 2135 | Black Religion in America | 3 | REL 2210 | Intro. to the Old Testament | 3 | REL 2240 | Intro. to the New Testament | 3 | REL 2320 | Western World Religions | 3 | REL 3120 | Religion in American Culture | 3 | REL 3145 | Women in Religion | 3 | REL 3310 | Eastern World Religion | 3 | REL 3383 | Caribbean Religion & Culture | 3 | REL 4440 | Contemporary Religious Thought | 3 | THE 2000 | Intro. to Theatre | 3 | THE 3112 | Theatre History I | 3 | THE 3113 | Theatre History II | 3 | THE 3232 | Black Theatre/Film & Rel. Studies | 3 | THE 3235 | Contemporary Black Theatre | 3 | W0H 1012 | History of Civilization | 3 | W0H 1022 | History of Civilization: Ren. to 1848 | 3 |
Mathematics
Any of the following courses counts as a mathematics course.
Course Prefix # | Course Title | Credit Hours | MAC 4211 | Advanced Calculus | 4 | MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 | MAC 1114 | Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions | 3 | MAC 1147 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics | 4 | MAC 2223 | Calculus for Architecture | 4 | MAC 2233 | Calculus for Business | 3 | MAC 2234 | Calculus for Business II | 3 | MAC 2311 | Calculus I | 4 | MAC 2312 | Calculus II | 4 | MGF 1106 | Liberal Arts Mathematics I | 3 | MGF 1107 | Liberal Arts Mathematics II | 3 | MGF 2212 | Finite Mathematics (MAD 2120) | 3 | MTG 2206 | College Geometry | 3 | STA 2023 | Intro to Probability & Statistics I | 3 |
Natural Science
Any of the following courses counts as a natural science class. Philosophy & Religion majors are not required to take the lab class. A lab class counts as an elective, though.
Course Prefix # | Course Title | Credit Hours | AST 1002 | Astronomy | 3 | AST 1002L | Astronomy Lab | 1 | BOT 1010 | Elementary Botany | 3 | BOT 1010L | Elementary Botany Lab | 1 | BSC 1005 | Biological Science | 3 | BSC 1005L | Biological Science Lab | 1 | BSC 1010C | General Biology I | 3 | BSC 1010L | General Biology I Lab | 1 | BSC 1011C | General Biology II | 3 | BSC 1011L | General Biology II Lab | 1 | CHM 1015 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 3 | CHM 1015L | Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab | 1 | CHM 1030 | Intro. Chemistry for Health Science | 3 | CHM 1030L | Intro. Chemistry for Health Science Lab | 1 | CHM 1031 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 3 | CHM 1031L | Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab | 1 | CHM 1045 | General Chemistry I /with Lab | 3 | CHM 1045L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 | CHM 1046 | General Chemistry II | 3 | CHM 1046L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 | EVY 2570 | Prin. of Environmental Entomology | 3 | EVS 4007 | Intro. Environmental Sciences | 3 | HUN 2401 | Human Nutrition | 3 | ISC 1006 | Wide World Science I | 3 | ISC 1006L | Wide World Science I Lab | 1 | ISC 1007 | Wide World Science II | 3 | ISC 1007L | Wide World Science II Lab | 1 | PHY 2048 | General Physics I | 3 | PHY 2048L | General Physics I Lab | 1 | PHY 2049 | General Physics II | 3 | PHY 2049 L | General Physics II Lab | 1 | PSC 1121 | Physical Science | 3 | PSC 1121L | Physical Science Lab | 1 |
Social Science
A student must complete AMH 2091 Introduction to African-American History or any AFA prefix course. Any course on this list counts as a social science class.
Course Prefix # | Course Title | Credit Hours | AEB 2104 | Economics of Agric. and Natural Resources | 3 | GEA 2000 | World Geography | 3 | ANT 2000 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 | ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics I | 3 | ECO 2023 | Principles of Economics II | 3 | POS 2001 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 | POS 2041 | American National Government | 3 | POS 2112 | American State and Local Government | 3 | PSY 2012 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | SYG 2000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
GENED Electives
Complete SPC 2600 Public Speaking or HSC 1100 Health Modern Living or a course from any of the approved Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities courses listed above.
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