Minor in 宗教研究

关于这个领域

Philosophy is the discipline of learning about different ways of life and gaining an appreciation for the richness of culture. 宗教研究 focuses on the diversity of religious thought and practice from multicultural perspectives. Students in these two disciplines at Valdosta State University develop critical and objective thinking skills, become clear and effective writers and persuasive speakers, hone their organizational and analytical skills, and expand their political awareness.

The Valdosta State Difference

Students in the philosophy and religious studies program at Valdosta State enjoy close relationships with faculty members and other students in the department. The department offers study abroad programs in Greece, 西班牙和日本, giving students the opportunity to gain academic credit while becoming immersed in different cultures. 在校园, students can participate in the Philosophy and 宗教研究 Club, and top students may be invited to join Phi Sigma Tau, an international honor society for philosophy students. 每年春天, students can take part in the department’s Senior Capstone Symposium, an annual event that includes presentations of students’ semester-long work and their final papers.

你会学到什么

度

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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宗教研究

未成年人

• 宗教研究
• Professional and Applied Ethics

关于 the 宗教研究 Curriculum

B.A.

Students in the philosophy and religious studies program can choose between a track in philosophy or religious studies. Students in the philosophy track study a broad spectrum of ideas, 思想家, issues and arguments and focus on the history of philosophy, reasoning and argumentation, 道德, the philosophy of science, the philosophy of mind, social and political theory, 和美学. Students in the religious studies track investigate the diversity of religious thought and practice from multicultural perspectives and explore the influence of religious traditions in shaping values, 规范, laws and public policies in societies around the world. The religious studies program offers courses in a variety of religions, including Hinduism, 佛教, 犹太教, 基督教, 伊斯兰教等等.

宗教研究 Minor

Students interested in learning about Eastern and Western religious traditions will enjoy the religious studies minor. The minor requires 15 hours of coursework.

Professional and Applied Ethics Minor

This minor program can benefit students from a number of majors. The minor requires 15 hours of coursework, and a certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the program.

职业*

• 业务经理
• Church administrator
• 牧师
• 大学教授
• Consumer advocate
• Corporate ethicist   
• 辅导员
• 编辑器
• Employee relations specialist
• Government agency administrator
• Grant coordinator
• 记者
• 律师
• 图书管理员
• 说客
• 中介
• 医学博士
• 传教士
• Nonprofit administrator
• 精神病学家
• 心理学家
• Public administrator
• Public relations professional
• 出版商
• Religious education coordinator
• Religious education director
• 研究分析师
• Secondary school teacher
• 社会工作者
• 技术作家
• 青年部长

*Some career possibilities may require additional degrees or certifications.