Bachelor of Arts or Science - Philosophy and Religious Studies - Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies offers the Major in Philosophy and Religious Studies (PHRE), designed to be one of the most widely applicable, flexible, and efficient majors at Radford University, which students can tailor to their  interests and goals. The PHRE Major leads to either a B.A. or a B.S. degree that consists of 36 hours; 30 hours of core courses in philosophy or religious studies and 6 hours of program specific electives, making it ideal as a primary major or as a second major to complement other programs of study. 

Philosophy and Religious Studies is the major that allows students to acquire some of the most desirable traits sought by employers while exploring life's most enduring questions. As a PHRE major students learn skills in critical thinking, written and verbal communication, and moral and ethical reasoning, and will learn how to analyze and understand arguments better that just about any other major. And students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures, a trait increasingly important in today's globalized and pluralistic workplace.

Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the major, students learn to examine problems from many different perspectives. The study of philosophy and religion at Radford University immerses students in geopolitics, ethics, law, sustainability, healthcare, sociology, and history. Because of these traits, more and more employers are recognizing the value of philosophy and religious studies majors, and majors typically promote faster in the workplace.