Department of Philosophy and Religion
Department of Philosophy and Religion
About the Department
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Introduction
A major key to a liberal art education is developing student’s inherent intellectual capacities for learning by going beyond dogmatism and parochialism toward becoming thoughtful and compassionate leaders in rapidly changing social, economic and political global network of completing interests. The disciplines of enlightened philosophical and religious reflection are foundational for a liberal arts education as these disciplines of mind and heart will assist students to refine for themselves what is a just and humane philosophy of life for whatever career choices they may choose.
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Mission
The department provides undergraduate instruction in philosophy and religious studies. The course work is aimed at developing students’ skills in critical reading, listening, and thinking; logical analysis and synthesis; online and library research; and oral presentations and critical writing. Students are exposed to major philosophical and religious ideas and values from Western and non-Western cultures. They are encouraged to commit themselves to lives characterized by respect for others, fair-mindedness, self reflection, self awareness and self improvement. |
People
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James Rush
Division Chair of Humanities
Department Chair of Philosophy and Religion
Full Professor
E-mail: jrush@philander.edu
Office: AC 228
Phone: 370-5236
Education: Ph.D., Hartford Seminary Foundation
Areas of Specialization: Psychology of Religious Experience, Biomedical Ethics, World Religions, Shamanism and Eastern Philosophy
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Len Olsen
Assistant Professor
E-mail: lolsen@philander.edu
Office: AC 224
Phone: 370-5235
Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Miami
Areas of Specialization: Logic, Philosophical Logic, Epistemology, Peirce
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Courses
Links:
Ucompass
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Episteme Links
American Philosophical Association Online
Contact us:
James Rush, Department Chair
e-mail: jrush@philander.edu
phone: (501) 370-5236