2006-2008 Catalog of Courses

Department of Philosophy and Religion

College of Humanities and Fine Arts

www.uni.edu/philrel

Staff:

B. DeBerg, Head. K. Atkinson, E. Boedeker, H. Brod, S. Clayton, W. Clohesy, F. Degnin,  S. Hill, M. Holland, M. Lahroodi, M. Reineke, J. Robinson, J. Soneson, D. Wood.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers the following undergraduate programs and program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Philosophy and Religion section in the following order:

Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)

Philosophy

Study of Religion

Philosophy/Religion/Business: Combined Five-Year B.A./M.B.A. Program

Minors

Ethics

Philosophy

Religion

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

Philosophy Major

The Philosophy major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Major in the Study of Religion

The Study of Religion major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements, the specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Pre-Theological Emphasis

Students preparing for ministry or for graduate professional education in theology at a seminary or divinity school, regardless of major, are advised to consult with the pre-theological advisor, who will help them to know the requirements of individual schools and to plan an undergraduate program appropriately designed for their professional interests.

Philosophy/Religion/Business: Combined Five-Year B.A./M.B.A. Program

The UNI College of Business Administration and the Department of Philosophy and Religion jointly offer a five-year program in two combinations leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) and a Master of Business Administration degree (M.B.A.). They are Philosophy B.A./M.B.A. and Religion B.A./M.B.A. This five-year program is ideal for students who want a sound foundation in the liberal arts and an education in business leadership. Students should declare their intention to enroll in this program no later than the middle of their sophomore year.

Minors

Ethics Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

The Ethics minor is intended to provide students of diverse major fields of study a way to focus and develop their interest in ethics both by offering them a core of courses essential to an understanding of the field of ethics and by advising them in the selection of courses that enable them to develop depth and detail in theoretical, professional and applied ethics.

Philosophy Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Religion Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.