BA in Philosophy and Religion - Philosophy in Harrisonburg United States | James Madison University

The philosophy program centers on influential thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. Learners explore contemporary philosophical movements including analytic philosophy, existentialism, and American philosophy, while discovering key branches such as logic, ethics, aesthetics, philosophy of law, philosophy of science, and philosophy of religion.
Engage with profound ideas from global thinkers throughout history while honing abilities in critical analysis, argument evaluation, and cultural understanding.
Our program equips graduates for an evolving world. Philosophy concentrators examine both ancient and modern philosophical works through rigorous discussion, tackling fundamental questions while refining their analytical abilities. Those focusing on religion explore scholarly approaches to world faiths, studying sacred texts, practices, historical contexts, and ethical systems while developing skills to engage with diverse perspectives. The interdisciplinary philosophy and religion tracks enable students to design personalized majors by applying up to nine credits from other departments toward their degree.