The Certificate in World Philosophies and Religions is open to students in any major or minor. It offers a broad education in philosophical and religious perspectives from around the world. Students will develop expertise in the philosophical interpretation and evaluation of religious and non-religious doctrines that have arisen in many times and places, reflecting the broadening of academic philosophy in the U.S. beyond its European roots.
Effective Fall 2023
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| World Philosophies (GT-AH3) | ||
| Religions of the West (GT-AH3) | ||
| Religions of the East (GT-AH3) | ||
| Select twelve credits from the following not taken above: 1 | 12 | |
| World Philosophies (GT-AH3) | ||
| Religions of the West (GT-AH3) | ||
| Religions of the East (GT-AH3) | ||
| Philosophy of Traditional Judaism | ||
| Issues in the Study of Religion | ||
| Latin American Philosophy | ||
| Islam: Cosmology and Practice | ||
| Philosophies of East Asia | ||
| Interpreting the New Testament | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Topics in Asian Philosophy | ||
| Contemporary Western Religious Thought | ||
| Contemporary Eastern Religious Thought | ||
| Meaning and Truth in Religion | ||
| Science and Religion | ||
| Mysticism East and West | ||
| Islamic Philosophy | ||
| Seminar in Religious Studies | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 15 | |
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At least 9 credits must be from upper-division (300- to 400-level) courses.