2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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Religion-Philosophy, BA

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

Degree Requirements

See Bachelor's Degree requirements

General Education

See General Education Course Requirements for the Undergraduate College

Core Courses


REL 262Christian Scriptures and Beliefs

3
REL 224Life and Teachings of Jesus

3
REL 330History of Christian Thought

3
REL 371World Religions

3
PHIL 252Ethics

3
PHIL 304/REL 304Philosophy of Religion

3
PHIL 302Philosophy of Art

3
Total Credit Hours:21

Specialization Options

Specialization Option 1. Interdisciplinary Religion and Philosophy

PSYC 370Psychology of Religion

3
HIST 316Religion in American History

3
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3
BIOL 112Foundations of Science

3
Total Credit Hours:12
Electives
  • 6 Elective Credits in Philosophy or Religion
Total Credit Hours:6

Specialization Option 2. Leadership and Ministry

REL 319Introduction to Christian Ministry

3
PSYC 410Fundamentals of Counseling

3
PSYC 412Advanced Counseling

3
PSYC 413Family Counseling

3
LDRS 301The Reflective Leader

3
LDRS 401The Discerning Leader

3
Total Credit Hours:18

Total Credit Hours: 39-40

Plan of Study

Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate knowledge of the themes, messages, and overarching narrative of the Christian scriptures.
  • Students will demonstrate a broad understanding and engagement with the history of Christian thought and practice.
  • Students will demonstrate an historical and theoretical foundation in the field of philosophy.
  • Students will explain the key elements of major ethical theories.
  • Students will appreciate how religion and philosophy interweave with the broader academic disciplines.