Philosophy of Science and Religion, Minor

Minor in Philosophy of Science and Religion (360003M)

The Philosophy of Science and Religion Minor allows students to reflect upon the coexistence of faith and reason/God and science by considering their relationship from both a theoretical and practical perspective. These two, seemingly at odds, disciplines draw on aspects from the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and so the program incorporates designated courses from these diverse areas to count as partial credit toward the minor.

Program Contact
Dr. Christopher Buford
Undergraduate Advisor, Department of Philosophy
330-972-6959
cb72@uakron.edu

The following information has official approval of the Department of Philosophy and the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Minor in Philosophy of Science and Religion” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. Cannot overlap more than 6 credits if obtaining both a Philosophy major and a Philosophy minor or if obtaining two Philosophy minors. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

Summary

Required Courses12
Electives6
Total Hours18

Required Courses

PHIL:125Theory & Evidence3
PHIL:331Philosophy of Religion3
PHIL:333Philosophy of Science and Religion3
PHIL:464Philosophy of Science3
Total Hours12

Electives

Select 6 credits of the following:6
Evolutionary Biology
Biology of Behavior
Human Evolution
Evolution and Human Behavior
Old Testament As Literature
The New Testament and Apocrypha as Literature
Introductory Historical Geology
Paleobiology
The Renaissance
Science and Technology in World History
Internship in Philosophy 1
Metaphysics
Seminar in Philosophy 1
Biopsychology
Psychology of Hate
Sociological Social Psychology
Social Structures & Personality
Sociology of Love
Sociological Theory
Total Hours6