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Philosophy and Religious Studies

Degree Type
  • Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Location
  • Main Campus in Radford, VA
Format
  • In-Person

Overview

The Philosophy and Religious Studies major is ideal for curious minds who care about solving real-world problems, analyzing complex social and cultural data, and cultivating empathy and interest in other people. As a PHRE major, you’ll learn skills in complex problem-solving, moral, and ethical reasoning, and analyzing and understanding arguments.

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Degrees Offered

Why Study Philosophy and Religious Studies at Radford?

  • Internships are available for you to practice and implement your skills.
  • You get to complete a capstone project that is included in the culminating course.
  • We have internationally recognized faculty who focus deeply on student learning and practical application of knowledge.
  • The Philosophy and Religious Studies major complements many other programs, and students often find our major or one of our minors to work well alongside their primary major.

Careers and Internships

Philosophy and Religious Studies graduates use their degrees to:

  • Prepare for law school or graduate school
  • Build skills for nonprofit, public policy, or social services careers
  • Prepare for work as an educator or community leader
  • Work as a business entrepreneur or in marketing and management

Opportunities for Philosophy and Religious Studies students at Radford

All Philosophy and Religious Studies (PHRE) students have opportunities to complete internships, capstone projects, and to collaborate with faculty on research projects. Our students are heavily involved with the on-campus student research conference called the Wicked Festival that is held each semester, and many PHRE students participate in mock trials.

Majors that compliment Philosophy and Religious Studies

The Philosophy and Religious Studies major complements many other programs, and students often find our major or one of our minors to work well alongside their primary major. This is especially true for students majoring in programs in:

Related Programs

 

  • 120 students across PHRE department programs

  • 5 full-time professors close faculty-student interactions

  • Course combinations explore curriculum options to meet your interests

Internships at Radford help you get your foot in the door

PHRE students who complete internships find successful employment. Paige Emmer (‘22) completed an internship in the department during her last semester and was placed as the Women’s Resource Center’s inaugural Administrative and Outreach Intern. Combining skills and capabilities developed through experiential learning in PHRE, Paige excelled so well that she was offered a full-time position at WRC before the internship had even concluded.

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“Through my studies, I have gained exposure to a plethora of different perspectives. I have strengthened my ability to analyze, critique, and form well-reasoned arguments.”

Greg Capps ’19

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Ready to Study at Radford?

We want to get to know you better and we are excited that you are ready to take your next step and learn more about us. We are here to help you and look forward to working with you during your college search process.