Religion-Philosophy Major

Overview

Mission Statement

The mission of the Religion-Philosophy Department at University of Jamestown is to promote the significance of Christian faith and thought for all areas of life and to provide students with a sound educational foundation in the fields of religion and philosophy.

Requirements

Core Courses

REL 211	Old Testament	3
REL 212	New Testament	3
REL 362	Christian Beliefs	3
REL 296	Selected Texts of the Old Testament	2-3
	or
REL 396	Selected Texts of the Old Testament	2-3
	or
REL 297	Selected Texts of the New Testament	2-3
	or
REL 397	Selected Texts of the New Testament	2-3
PHIL 252	Ethics	3
Total Credit Hours:		14-15

Plus three of the following courses:

PHIL 303	Classical Philosophy	3
PHIL 305	Medieval Philosophy	3
PHIL 306	Modern Philosophy	3
PHIL 307	Recent and Contemporary Philosophy	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Electives

REL/PHIL	Electives	12
Total Credit Hours:		12

Recommend Courses

REL 371

World Religions

3

Total Credit Hours: 39-40

Plan of Study

Freshman Year

REL 211	Old Testament	3
PHIL 303	Classical Philosophy	3
	Philosophy elective
	Religion elective

Junior Year

REL 211	Old Testament	3
PHIL 306	Modern Philosophy	3
	Philosophy elective
	Religion elective

Senior Year

REL 362	Christian Beliefs	3
PHIL 307	Recent and Contemporary Philosophy	3
	Philosophy elective
	Religion elective

Sophomore Year

PHIL 305	Medieval Philosophy	3
PHIL 252	Ethics	3
	Religion elective
	Rel study of selected Biblical texts (variety of choices)

Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate their ability to produce clear and cogent writing.
2. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the contents and messages of the books of the Christian Bible.
3. Students will demonstrate an historical and theoretical foundation in the field of philosophy.
4. Students will explain the key elements of major ethical theories.
5. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the key elements of the historic Christian faith.