Philosophy and Religious Studies, B.A.(SJC Long Island)

Core Courses:

For information about specific courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements, consult the current Core Curriculum Guide  

Major:

36 credits, including 4 specific courses from each department. An additional twelve credits is earned in the discipline of choice (senior thesis as one option).  Students who wish to combine this major with a major in another area can explore the possibility of a cross-disciplinary thesis.

Required Philosophy and Religious Studies Courses: 24 Credits

• PHI 124 - Invitation to Philosophy 3 credits.
• PHI 154 - Sources Of Great Western Ideas 3 credits. or
• PHI 253 - Ancient Philosophy 3 credits.

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• PHI 160 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credits.

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• RS 122 - Hebrew Scriptures - Old Testament 3 credits. or
• RS 123 - New Testament 3 credits.

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• RS 130 - Belief and Unbelief in the Modern World 3 credits.
• RS 168 - World Religions 3 credits.
• RS 206 - Religions of Abraham 3 credits.

Philosophy OR Religious Studies Track: 12 Credits

From among our 200/300/400 courses, including at least two courses at the 300/400 level, complete an additional nine credits and a Senior thesis in discipline of focus, or 3 additional credits at the 300 level.