Religion and Philosophy at Ozarks

Major

Aims of the Religion and Philosophy Program
1. Graduates will have a basic knowledge of the various fields of inquiry in both religious studies and philosophy.
2. Graduates will be able to interpret the Bible using historical, literary, and theological approaches.
3. They will have an understanding of the beliefs and practices of the world’s major religions.
4. They will have an understanding of the development of the western philosophical tradition.
5. They will be able to develop, evaluate, and critique arguments.
6. They will be able to construct clear, insightful, and properly documented interpretations of important subjects in religion or philosophy through relevant primary and secondary sources.
7. Through their courses in religion and philosophy and through various co-curricular programs, they will have developed the qualities we expect of all Ozarks students: an ability to think critically and to communicate effectively, a knowledge of human culture, and an awareness of one’s responsibilities to oneself, humanity, the planet, and one’s creator.
8. They will be prepared to pursue advanced study in graduate school or in seminary or to obtain positions both within these fields and without.

Requirements for a Major

A major in religion and philosophy consists of 37 hours of course work. The following courses are required:
REL/ PHL 2073, REL/ PHL 2083, PHL 2063, PHL 3013, PHL 3023, REL 3003, REL 3013, Senior Seminar (REL/ PHL 4442-4452), Twelve elective hours in religion or philosophy, at least six of which must be upper-level

Students with a strong interest in philosophy are advised to take PHL 2043 Logic. All work leading toward a major must be approved by a student’s religion or philosophy advisor.

Prospective students are encouraged to view Ozarks suggested eight semester plans before pursuing a degree in Religion and Philosophy.

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