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Our programs develop critical, creative and independent thinking skills that lead to excellence in graduate studies, professional training and many careers.
What We Offer
Explore Your Options
NC State’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies offers an undergraduate major in Philosophy (B.A. and B.S., with a selection of concentrations), an undergraduate major in Religious Studies (B.A.) and undergraduate minors in the following fields: Philosophy; Religious Studies; Cognitive Science; Ethics; Health, Medicine and Human Values; Logic and Methodology.
We also offer several graduate-level courses in Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Logic plus a graduate minor in Cognitive Science.
Upcoming Events
World Philosophy Day Lecture
Jenann T. Ismael of Columbia University will give NC State’s fourth World Philosophy Day Lecture on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. in Riddick Hall, Room 301. The topic is “Does Determinism Clash With Freedom? A look at human action through the lenses of physics.” Read more
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The Department issues an annual newsletter each June.Current and recent issues are available here.
Department Mission
For the Department’s Mission Statement, click here.
Department History
For a very brief history of the Department, click here.