Why Study Philosophy or Religious Studies?

Why Study Philosophy?

  • Philosophy majors do remarkably well on the job market especially at mid-career. This doesn’t surprise us, because , at all of which philosophy majors excel. By mid-career philosophy majors are the fourth highest earning group, following economics, engineering, and mathematics majors. . 
  • Philosophy majors do very well on graduate entrance exams such as the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. According to Forbes magazine, they also enjoy .
  • °Õ´Ç·É²õ´Ç²Ô’s Philosophy Forum is a student-run, SGA-supported group that promotes discussion of various philosophical questions. Get involved! The forum meets every week and is open to all students.  Please contact Anne Ashbaugh at for more information.
  • Contribute an essay to °Õ´Ç·É²õ´Ç²Ô’s undergraduate philosophy journal, The Journal of Philosophical Ideas, which features student work. Please contact Anne Ashbaugh at for more information.

Why Religious Studies?

  • Identify varied religious and philosophical beliefs and learn why individuals follow such beliefs
  • Gain broad historical knowledge necessary to understand the world's great philosophical and religious movements
  • Analyze different belief systems and see first-hand how religion and philosophy surround us&²Ô²ú²õ±è;– in film, popular music, and literature – and affect all aspects of our lives
  • Examine objectively, from philosophical, historical and text-critical viewpoints, the great world religions
  • Explore some of the deepest and most significant ideas and values that have emerged in human history
  • A major in Religious Studies is excellent preparation for .

  • Participate in the World Religions Roundtable, a student-run, SGA-supported group that promotes discussion of various philosophical and religious issues. The roundtable meets weekly and is open to all students. Please contact Robert Tappan at for more information.