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Philosophy & Religion
 

Contact Information

Dereck Daschke, Department Chair
McClain 230
100 E. Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-6005
ddaschke@truman.edu



DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT OFFICE
McClain 214    (660) 785-7102

Department Secretaries:
Kristin Flannigan, kristinf@truman.edu

Dorothea Shipman, dshipman@truman.edu

 

Degree Information

B.A. in Philosophy & Religion
Minor in Philosophy & Religion

 

Welcome to Philosophy & Religion at Truman.

The goals of Philosophy and Religion courses include:

  • broad, foundational understanding of the history and practices of philosophies and religions
  • engaged familiarity with methodological questions in philosophy and religious studies
  • knowledgeable appreciation of other disciplines and of philosophical issues and questions of religion that relate to other disciplines
  • critical and empathetic textual acuity
  • cognitive skills
  • communication and argumentation skills
  • intellectual independence
  • the capacity for open-mindedness and ethical sensitivity.

A major in Philosophy and Religion directly supports and expands the liberal arts experience.


Upcoming Events:

20th Annual Undergraduate Philosophy & Religion Conference:
November 14, 2009


Course Descriptions for PHRE faculty offerings in

Spring 2010

Fall 2010

Spring 2011

Fall 2011

Spring 2012

are now available!

(Note: because they remain largely the same from semester to semester, 100-level course offerings are only listed for the upcoming semester, Spring 2010.)