Religion & Philosophy

Major Description:

Alderson Broaddus University explores one of the oldest fields of study in academia’s history by combining two disciplines that serve to answer the enduring questions about human existence. The religion and philosophy major examines the core ideas concerning what it means to be a human being while preparing students for future vocations.

Alderson Broaddus University’s religion and philosophy major helps undergraduates develop strong critical thinking skills, strengthens their ability to communicate and work with others, and heightens students’ awareness of diversity and the various viewpoints in our multicultural society.

At Alderson Broaddus, we introduce a broad range of religious and philosophical courses that examine what it means to have a belief in God and seek to understand the spiritual aspect of personhood. While the emphasis is on the Christian religion, students are encouraged to develop a greater depth of knowledge and appropriate skills in our disciplines.

Required Courses

	Course #		Credit Hours	Course Name
____	PHIL	190	3	Introduction to Philosophy*
____	PHIL	290	3	Applied Logic
____	PHIL/RELG	320	3	Philosophy of Religion
____	PHIL/RELG	390	3	Special Topics in Religion and Philosophy
____	PSYC	395	3	Death and Dying
____	RELG	280	3	Religions of the World
____	RELG	290	3	Introduction to the Old Testament
____	RELG	295	3	Introduction to the New Testament*
____	RELG	325	3	Christian Theology
____	RELG	332	3	Introduction to Christian Ministry
____	RELG	360	3	Christian Church through the Ages
Choose one of the following Ethics courses
____	PHIL	210	3	Ethics*
____	PHIL	240	3	Environmental Ethics*
____	PHIL	391	3	Ethics of Health Care

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Four semesters of one modern foreign language are required. (See policy on placement in courses)
LIBERAL STUDIES PROGRAM: As outlined on the appropriate Liberal Studies Check Sheet
* Indicates courses that also meet Liberal Studies requirements
Among REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION, the student must have at least a 2.00 average GPA in the major.

Career Opportunities

Students with a major in religion and philosophy can pursue graduate study to prepare them for various careers. Most of our students in religion and philosophy pursue a double major in psychology, criminal justice, legal studies, business, or nursing. The practical skills of reasoning and critical thinking that come from a major in religion and philosophy prepare students for success no matter what vocation one pursues. Career opportunities include:

Ministry (parish, mission work, and chaplaincy)
Law
Higher Education
Business

Wondering what all you can do with a degree from AB’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences? Contact the Office of Career Services for ideas and academic planning.

Internship Opportunities

Opportunities for Involvement

You will have many opportunities for involvement in experiences and memberships that will help you develop as a well-rounded individual, making you very attractive to future employers. These opportunities include:

Honors Program
Semester in Europe Program (fall semester)
BCM (Baptist Campus Ministries or Because Christ Matters),
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
The AB Mission Team (planning spring break mission opportunities to Nicaragua and other countries)
Chapel services
BSU (Black Student Union)
POW (Power of Women)
GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance)
Student Psychology Association
Outdoor Club
SGA (Student Government Association).

For more information, contact:

Danny Franke

Professor of Religion and Philosophy

Danny Franke

Professor of Religion and Philosophy

frankedl@ab.edu

(304) 457-6240

	Class of 2018	Class of 2019	Class of 2020
Maximum entering class size (as approved by ARC-PA)	36	36	36
Entering class size	36	36	36
Graduates	34	28	34
* Attrition rate	5.5%	22.2%	5.5%
**Graduation rate	94.4%	77.7%	94.4%
Attrition rate calculation: Number of students who attritted from cohort divided by the entering class size. *Graduation rate: Number of cohort graduates divided by the entering class size.

	DIDACTIC PHASE				CLINICAL PHASE			YEARLY TOTALS
	Year 1 Summer	Year 1 Fall	Year 1 Spring	Year 2 Summer	Year 2 Fall	Year 2 Spring	Year 3 Summer	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total
Tuition	$14,500	$14,500	$14,500	$14,500	$14,500	$14,500	$14,500	$43,500	$43,500	$14,500	$101,500
Fees	$200	$305	$305	$330	$205	$205	$275	$810	$740	$275	$1,825
Books	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$0	$0	$0	$3,000	$1,000	$0	$4,000
Supplies	$0	$0	$0	$312	$0	$0	$313	$0	$312	$313	$625
Other Supplies	$0	$0	$0	$0	$675	$675	$0	$0	$1,350	$0	$1,350
Room	$4,320	$4,320	$4,320	$6,360	$6,360	$6,360	$6,360	$12,960	$19,080	$6,360	$38,400
Board	$3,360	$3,360	$3,360	$3,735	$3,735	$3,735	$3,735	$10,080	$11,205	$3,735	$25,020
Transportation	$944	$944	$944	$2,250	$2,250	$2,250	$2,250	$2,832	$6,750	$2,250	$11,832
Personal Expenses	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613	$1,613	$4,839	$4,839	$1,613	$11,291
Certification Exam	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$550	$0	$0	$550	$550
Loan Fees	$68	$68	$68	$68	$68	$68	$68	$204	$204	$68	$476
Health Insurance	$2,441	$2,441	$2,441	$2,441	$2,441	$2,441	$2,441	$7,323	$7,323	$2,441	$17,087
TOTAL								$85,548	$96,303	$32,105	$213,956

Religion & Philosophy