Learning Outcomes

Philosophy & Religious Thought Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a major in philosophy and religious thought will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competence in critical thinking and analysis of arguments;
2. Articulate an understanding of the forces shaping culture and history;
3. Demonstrate skill in questioning, reflecting, and arriving at possible conclusions;
4. Analyze the ethical dimension of human action;
5. Develop in a self-critical way philosophical insights and positions supported by relevant experience and sound reasoning;
6. Confront, evaluate, and refine personal beliefs in historical context; and
7. Apply skills in speaking and writing to communicate complex ideas.