Is the systematic study of those questions which are most central to human experience, most common to all of us, and also the source of much controversy. It is the reasoned exploration both of the relationship between appearance and reality and of the nature of human values. With logical rigor and through open dialogue, philosophy asks: what can I know? what ought I do? and where did I park my car?
Includes the historical, literary, theological, philosophical, ethical, and psychological dimensions of religious thought and experience. Emphasis is placed on developing a critical and tolerant attitude that assumes the compatibility of faiths and reason. The psychological and ethical arenas encourage the interweaving of theory and practice through clinical applications in the community. Religious studies can prepare students for occupations such as teaching and counseling in various religious and secular organizations. Vocational objectives may include pastoral ministries, pastoral counseling, general hospital and psychiatric chaplaincies, ethicist positions and teaching at all levels.