Philosophy and Religion
As a Philosophy and Religion major at 糖心传媒 you鈥檒l gain skills that help you in any path you pursue: reading and thinking clearly through any set of facts, while analyzing arguments, communicating clearly and thinking deeply about the ethical and spiritual dimensions of your life鈥檚 work.
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Majoring in Philosophy and Religion gives you the chance to explore life鈥檚 big questions about truth, justice, happiness, meaning and God for yourself, studying both historical thought and contemporary society 鈥 while gaining foundational skills needed to succeed in any job or path after college.
Ponder life's meaning
While here, you鈥檒l be challenged by passionate professors who teach a wide variety of courses, including those focusing on Ancient through contemporary philosophies and religions, everything from Plato and Aristotle to Buddhism; contemporary issues, from the environment to animals to sex and gender in philosophy and religion; ethical questions in philosophy and religion; and how contemporary film connects to philosophy and religion, to name a few.
Create your future
See for yourself how we tailor your education to your talents and your goals.听Schedule a visit听and we鈥檒l demonstrate how Hastings will inspire you to reach your potential, or if you鈥檙e a high school senior,听.
Go further with a Hastings education
The skills you gain in critical thinking and communication as part of the coursework as a Philosophy and Religion major are central to any career you might pursue after graduation.
They also boost your ability to study all subjects in the humanities and social sciences, so you might decide to pursue a professional path through various graduate programs, like past majors in Philosophy and Religion who have gone on to:
- Law schools, including Berkeley College of Law in Berkeley, California听听
- Seminaries, including Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- The Economics PhD program at Colorado State University in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- The Library Sciences MA program at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri
Thanks to our small class sizes (most have fewer than 20 students!), and a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, you鈥檒l work closely with faculty and your advisor to complete your degree in four years.
Our听block-style semester structure means you鈥檒l take just one or two classes at a time 鈥 which really lets you focus more intently on each class. It also lets faculty devote more time to every student because they鈥檙e only teaching one or two classes in a block!
Graduate with experience
In addition to the Philosophy and Religion major, Hastings offers a Philosophy and Religion听minor. No matter your choice, opportunities for internships and other real-world experience abound!
At every stop along your path, you’ll appreciate the stepping stones of teaching, counseling, inspiring, supporting and guiding from our engaged faculty. It’s an experience that’s true to 糖心传媒, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
Your experience matters
Maximize scholarships 鈥 Yes, you’ll get an academic scholarship. But you’ll also get a “plus one” scholarship from the group, team or area you’re part of. It’s a great way to help pay for school 鈥 but also to find your people.
We鈥檝e thought a lot about the ways students learn and built a four-year plan to help you navigate it all. From finding your place and in Year 1, to showing the world you鈥檙e ready for what鈥檚 next four years later.
Your transition from college to a career begins your first semester. Every class, internship, research study and activity adds up. We love to celebrate all the ways you shine 鈥 your experience matters!
Get involved beyond the Philosophy and Religion classroom
- Alpha Chi (Academic Honor Society)
In addition to Alpha Chi, there鈥檚 always something to do at Hastings. Student clubs, service learning, Greek life, recreation and more make Hastings a great campus for student life.
Find scholarships for Philosophy and Religion majors
Your high school achievements can both fuel and fund your success at Hastings. We offer a range of generous and renewable academic scholarships based on your GPA. Then there’s听“plus one” scholarships 鈥 an additional scholarship for participating in anything from athletics to the arts to media (it’s a long list!).
It all adds up to making Hastings an great choice for you and your family.
Faculty
Dr. Robert S. Babcock
Professor of History
Dr. Ali Beheler
Associate Professor of Philosophy, Co-Chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, & Religion, Program Director for Philosophy
Dr. Dorothy Dean
Associate Professor of Religion, Program Director for Religion
Success in Philosophy and Religion
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