Philosophy and Religious Studies, BA
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New York City
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Westchester
Hone Your Analytical Skills
Be well-equipped to solve some of the world’s increasingly complex problems and moral questions. In the BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies, you will study a broad survey of major figures and ideas in philosophy as well as in the major world religions, with in-depth studies of those figures and ideas that you find particularly attractive. You may emphasize either philosophy or religious studies, and pursue a tailored program that prepares you to go to graduate school or directly into a rewarding career.
Pursue Your Love of Knowledge
- The program introduces you to a variety of ideas from the philosophical tradition, and enhances your critical and conceptual thinking.
- You will have the flexibility to combine a broad survey of major figures and ideas in philosophy, as well as in the major world religions, with in-depth studies of specific philosophers or particular religions, and choose to concentrate on either philosophy or religious studies.
- You will be introduced to a variety of ideas from the philosophical tradition, enhances critical and conceptual thinking, and upon graduation, prepared to purse graduate study or begin a rewarding career.
Take Courses Like…
Take courses ranging from ancient philosophy to ethics and modern philosophical concepts to a culminating senior year experience that will round out your education experience.
Philosophy is the love of wisdom, the pursuit of knowledge, and a critical analysis of what we think we know about ourselves, our society, and our universe. In the uncertain world in which we live, it is more important than ever to understand the beliefs of others. By finding out how others think and reason, the world in which we live can become more meaningful and the distance between different cultures and belief systems could be narrowed.