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Religion and Philosophy 
The study of religion and philosophy provides a means for understanding human history, experience, and society through the examination of religious traditions. Students are challenged to reflect upon broad questions of human society and culture, as well as personal questions of ethics and responsibility. 

Religion and Philosophy students:

  • explore sacred texts
  • examine the historical features of religions
  • have the opportunity to conduct field research, exploring a variety of religious traditions and phenomena, both in the local area and at locations abroad
  • study religious phenomena in relationship to various aspects of culture: the arts, literature, politics, etc. Thus, studying religion is by nature interdisciplinary and complements the study of other areas of the humanities, arts, and sciences. Women's issues are given particular attention
  • culminate the major in Religion with a capstone project based on a research topic of their own choosing
DEGREES OFFERED

B.A. in Religion

Minors in Religion and Philosophy are also offered.

A complete description of this degree and these minors and their requirements are available in the college catalog.
FACULTY

Jeffrey Barker
Vice President of Academic Affairs 
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Professor of Philosophy

B.A., California State University
M.A., Purdue University
Ph.D., Purdue University
Sherry Fohr Sherry Fohr
Chair/Assistant Professor of Religion

B.A., Ithaca College
M.A., University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Ph.D., University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Kevin DeLapp

Kevin DeLapp
Assistant Professor of Philosophy 
B.A. University of California, Santa Cruz (2001)
Ph.D. Duke University (2006)

Kyle Keefer Kyle Keefer
Assistant Professor of Religion

B.A., Baylor University
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
M.A., Baylor University
Ph.D., Emory University

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sherry.fohr@converse.edu
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  • All of the current majors in Religion have participated in at least one Study Abroad Program by their senior year.
  • The Religion Department holds a monthly forum on "Religion in the News."
  • The Religion and Philosophy Department is an affiliate of the Harvard Pluralism Project. Visit the Pluralism Project web site.
  • Major Heather Barclay co-published an article with Dr. Norman and a Clemson scholar on women and religion in the South.