Department of Philosophy and Religion

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The mission of the Department of Philosophy and Religion is to prepare students for real challenges in a complex, diverse world. The faculty understands that the leaders of tomorrow must be spiritually sensitive, critical thinkers who will be expected to act as concerned, morally responsible citizens. Accordingly, the programs and courses offered in the department are designed to:

• Develop responsible ethical agents;
• Train critical thinkers;
• Provide students with opportunities for spiritual growth;
• Expose students to the history of philosophical thought and belief systems of the great world religions;
• Show students how various philosophical and theological views apply to daily life experiences;
• Explore the practices and scriptures of the Judeo/Christian faith with special emphasis on an Afro-Centric perspective of Scripture;
• Provide students and opportunity to earn a minor in Religious Studies;
• Offer students a Pre-Theological Program; and
• Council students interested in the ordained ministry.

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