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Philosophy Minor

Interdisciplinary, Creative Approach to Learning, Here and Abroad
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A philosophy minor prepares you for continued graduate study and careers in academia.

The minor teaches you skills needed to succeed in law school.

Philosophy courses teach you to think critically about complex issues.

The minor prepares you to analyze complex issues and communicate effectively.

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Learn To

Explore, appreciate and evaluate the variety of human experience

Think carefully and critically about complex issues

Analyze, challenge and construct arguments on any subject

Question your own (and others’) assumptions and biases

Understand a wide array of different points of view

“ I have met many kind professors who have supported me along the way. The time I spent was filled with support. ”
Emily Bixby ‘21
Philosophy Minor Overview

Interdisciplinary Program

The Philosophy and Religion Department at UNCW brings together two disciplines, philosophy and religious studies, and encourages interdisciplinary and creative approaches to learning, both here and abroad. Philosophy courses provide you with tools for thinking critically, and our majors go on to successful careers in law, the tech industry and other creative industries.

Our students typically score well on exams such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).

The Philosophy and Religion department offers a number of undergraduate courses fundamental to the UNCW University Studies curriculum. These courses expose you not only to important areas of the humanities, they also strengthen your ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

Regular offerings of upper-level courses, along with advanced topical seminars, provide you with a rich, diverse and up-to-date curriculum for your undergraduate studies.

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Sample Courses in Philosophy Minor

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PAR 101 Invitation to Philosophical Thinking
PAR 110 Intro to Logic
PAR 115 Intro to Ethics
PAR 201 History of Western Philosophy I
PAR 202 History of Western Philosophy II
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How Do I Minor in Philosophy?

An overall grade point average of “C” (2.00) or better is required in courses counted toward the minor.

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  • Graduate Programs to Consider Next

    Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

    A program in theological studies prepares you for ordination to Christian ministry or for related careers such as pastoral counseling.

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    Graduate-level study of religion trains you to understand religion more deeply through the lenses of anthropology, history, linguistics, literature and the other arts, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and theology.

    M.A. or Ph.D. in Philosophy

    Master’s-level study of philosophy might take the form of more advanced general study to broaden and deepen your understanding of the wide scope of philosophical thought.