Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Philosophy + Religion Minor


Programs  > Programs in the Division of Liberal Arts 
Description     Academic Policy     Admission to the Minor     Program Objectives     Minimum Grade Requirement     Program Requirements

Contacts

Mikhail Sergeev \ msergeev@uarts.edu \ 215.717.6368
Minor Advisor

Description

The minor in philosophy + religion invites dedicated students to develop their analytical and research skills in the related fields of philosophy and religion. In addition to serving a student’s particular intellectual interests, the study of philosophy and religion provides an essential connection between the arts and the liberal arts. Actors, directors, filmmakers, animators, writers, dancers, musicians, and graphic or industrial designers with an understanding of philosophy and religion give themselves a deep and wide intellectual foundation for their artistic endeavors.

Academic Policy

Minor programs are governed by the minor policy published on the the enrollment & registration  page in the policies  area of the catalogue.

Admission to the Minor

CAMD Open to all students.
CPA Open to all students.
DLA Open to all students.

 

Program Objectives

  • To provide expanded knowledge of world intellectual history and culture;
  • To provide insight into scholarly approaches and theories  in the fields of philosophy and religion;
  • To develop analytic and research skills across the disciplines;
  • To help students recognize the relationships between arts and various philosophical and religious topics and movements.

Program Requirements (15 credits)

  • Select 5 courses from subjects PHIL or RELI; a minimum of two courses must be completed in both subjects