The Philosophy and Religious Studies Department offers a full range of courses in both philosophy and religion. Students may major in either or may create a double major either within the department or in combination with another department in the College. We encourage, through this range of options, both a specialization in a central discipline, and a broader, interdisciplinary exploration of the liberal arts. We are committed to the intellectual and moral development of our students through personal contacts both inside and outside the classroom. The study of philosophy and religion engages us in deepening and expanding critical thinking and demands not only that we learn to communicate our own ideas with eloquence and clarity, but also that we develop a sensitivity to and appreciation for the perspectives offered by others.