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Religion / Philosophy Department

Is comprised of faculty personally committed to promoting peace
and justice in a religiously and culturally pluralist context
Is committed to the education of the whole person through the development of values and critical thinking skills that will foster lifelong learning
Prepares students to be responsible members of society with an orientation towards service and global citizenship is
committed to experiential learning that takes students out of the classroom and out of the country

"The most unique characteristic of the Religion and Philosophy Department is the personal relationship that seems to be formed with all the students. Of course I got an excellent education there, but it's the interaction between the professors and students that accounts for my experience there."
- Shannon Hensley, Class of '98

The Religion Major
REL 100 Intro to Religion
REL 220 Survey Old Testament - Hebrew Scripture
REL 230 Survey New Testament
REL 305 World Religions: East
REL 348 Formative Thinkers of 20th C. Theology or
REL 349 Contemporary Themes in Christian Thought
REL 370 History of Christianity
REL 351 Philosophy of Religion
REL 499 Senior Project & REL 490 Seminar
Electives: 8 units upper division REL or PHIL

The Philosophy Major
PHIL 110 Intro to Philosophy
CORE 300 Values and Critical Thinking
PHIL 230 Into to Ethics
PHIL 321 History of Ancient & Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 322 History of Modern & Contemporary Philosophy
PHIL 351 Philosophy of Religion
REL 305 World Religions: East
PHIL 499 Senior Project & PHIL 490 Seminar
Electives: 8 units upper division REL or PHIL

The Religion / Philosophy Major
PHIL 110 Intro to Philosophy or
REL 100 Intro to Religion
CORE 300 Values and Critical Thinking
PHIL 321 History of Ancient & Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 322 History of Modern & Contemporary Philosophy
PHIL 351 Philosophy of Religion
REL 220 Survey Old Testament/Hebrew Scripture
REL 230 Survey New Testament
REL 370 History of Christianity
REL 348 Formative Thinkers of 20th C. Theology or
REL 349 Contemporary Themes in Christian Thought
PHIL 499 Senior Project & PHIL 490 Seminar or
REL 499 Senior Project & REL 490 Seminar
Electives: 4 units upper division REL or PHIL

The Religion Minor
REL 100 Intro to Religion
REL 220 Survey Old Testament/Hebrew Scripture
REL 230 Survey New Testament
Electives: 18 units upper division REL or PHIL

The Philosophy Minor
PHIL 110 Into to Philosophy
CORE 300 Values and Critical Thinking
Electives: 18 units upper division REL or PHIL

What will a Major in Religion or Philosophy do for me?

A major in Religion or Philosophy will help you to develop your own coherent society through reflection upon values and the honing of critical thinking skill. You will be exposed to a broad scope of philosophical and theological ideologies that have given rise to the political, economic, scientific and technological realities of today. You will be encouraged to participate in intercultural/international experiences outside of the classroom and be challenged to think about individual responsibility for global citizenship.

Through cultivating these traits, those who major in Religion or Philosophy are well prepared for graduate studies in a broad variety of fields. Those majoring in Religion are likely to enter careers in church ministries, Para-church ministries, pre or post secondary education, Peace Corps, social service, and more. Those majoring in Philosophy are likely to enter careers in Law, post-secondary or graduate education, business ethics, bio-medical ethics, politics, and more.

Though an undergraduate major in Religion or Philosophy does not promise an entry-level job position, it is significant that those in higher management positions have a degree in either one of these fields or in a related Humanities field.

"The education I received in the Religion/Philosophy Department provided me with the critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity to succeed in graduate school." - Shannon Beets, class of '98

"My religion courses at the University of La Verne taught me to think theologically, lured me into deeper understanding, challenged my preconception, and enhanced my faith. When I went on for graduate level work I felt prepared academically and spiritually." - Rev. Susan Boyer, Pastor of the La Verne Church of the Brethren, La Verne, California

Contact us at:
Religion/Philosophy Department
University of La Verne
1950 Third Street
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-3511
campanad@ulv.edu