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Do objective truths exist? If they do, can we discover them? Or is all human knowledge subjective? What does it mean to be human, and how can humans be ethical? How do we know what behaviors are ethical and which are immoral? Is morality merely a human invention? What is the best way to organize society? Is democracy the best political system, or is it a big mistake? Philosophers have provided a wide variety of answers to these sorts of questions for thousands of years. The academic study of philosophy introduces students to the history of philosophy and trains students to come up with their own sophisticated and logical answers to these questions.

Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>

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Fall One – first year

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
RELS 101 or 102	Introduction to Religion or Religion & Society Major Requirement	3 CR
Foundation Course	Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 1	Stage Requirement	3 CR
STAC 101	Elective Requirement	1 CR
FYS 101	First Year Seminar Stage Requirement / Foundations 1	3 CR
WRT 101	Academic Writing I Stage Requirement	3 CR
		16 FALL CREDITS

Spring One – first year

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
RELS 103 or 104	Hebrew Bible or New Testament Major Requirement (Group I)	3 CR
Foundation Course	Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 2	Stage Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 3	Stage Requirement	3 CR
WRT 102	Academic Writing II Stage Requirement	3 CR
STAC 102	Elective Requirement	1 CR
		16 SPRING CREDITS

Fall Two – sophomore

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
RELS 201 or 202	Major Requirement	3 CR
RELS 204, 208, or 209	Major Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 4	Stage Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
RELS 221 or 223	Major Requirement	3 CR
STAC 201	Elective Requirement	1 CR
		16 FALL CREDITS

Spring Two – sophomore

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
RELS 221 or 223	Major Requirement	3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 5	Stage Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
Gateway Course 1	Stage Requirement	3 CR
Gateway Course 2	Stage Requirement	3 CR
		15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall three – junior

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
Upper Level RELS or PHIL Elective 1	Major Requirement	3 CR
RELS Elective Course	Major Requirement	3 CR
Gateway Course 3	Stage Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
		15 FALL CREDITS

Spring three – junior

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
Upper Level RELS or PHIL Elective 2	Major Requirement	3 CR
PHIL or RELS Elective Course	Major Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
		15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall four – senior

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
Upper Level RELS or PHIL Elective 3	Major Requirement	3 CR
PHIL or RELS Elective Course	Major Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
		15 FALL CREDITS

Spring Four – senior

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
Upper Level RELS or PHIL Elective 4	Major Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
Elective	Free Elective Requirement	3 CR
		15 SPRING CREDITS