Philosophy and Religious Studies, B.A.(Long Island Campus)

Core Courses:

For information about department courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements, consult the Core Curriculum Guide 2011 . Continuing students will follow the core curriculum in the 2009-2011 Catalogue.

Major:

36 credits, including 4 specific courses from each department. An additional nine credits is earned in the discipline of choice and the senior thesis is completed within that discipline. However, students who wish to combine this major with a major in another area can explore the possibility of a cross-disciplinary thesis.

Required Philosophy and Religious Studies Courses: 24 Credits

• PHI 124 - Invitation to Philosophy 3 credits.
• PHI 154 - Sources Of Great Western Ideas 3 credits.
• PHI 160 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credits.

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• RS 122 - Hebrew Scriptures - Old Testament 3 credits. or
• RS 123 - New Testament 3 credits.

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• RS 130 - Encountering God in Faith 3 credits.
• RS 168 - The Sacred Quest - A Study of World Religions 3 credits.
• RS 206 - Religions of Abraham 3 credits.

Philosophy OR Religious Studies Track: 12 Credits

From among our 200/300/400 courses, including at least two courses at the 300/400 level, complete an additional nine credits and a Senior thesis in discipline of focus.