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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
Talk on Modern European Philosophy
Robert B. Pippin of the University of Chicago will give a talk on “Idealism and Anti-Idealism in Modern European Thought” in the Philosophy Colloquium Series at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28 in Withers Hall, Room 331. All are welcome.
Talk on White Nationalism
Kelly J. Baker, Editor of Women in Higher Education will give a talk on “The Artifacts of White Nationalism” in the Religious Studies Colloquium Series at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 in Winston Hall, Room 029. All are welcome.
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Newsletter
The Department issues an annual newsletter each June.Current and recent issues are available here.
Department Mission
For the Department’s Mission Statement and Statement of Strategic Priorities, click here.
Department History
For a very brief history of the Department, click here.