Majoring & Minoring

Southwestern students may major either in Religion or in Philosophy, but may not combine courses in these two areas for a major. A student may minor in either Religion or Philosophy.

Students may choose the 59-hour paired major between Religion and Feminist Studies, and it is also possible to do a 59-hour paired major in Philosophy and Feminist Studies by double counting two of the following courses cross-listed in Philosophy and Feminist Studies: Feminist Positions (18-213), Theories of Class (18-243), and Theories of Race (18-253).

Major in Religion: 31-33 semester hours, including Religion 19-314, 914 (Capstone); three courses from 19-203, 243, 253, 273, 283; two courses from 19-303, 304, 323, 333, 363, 713; two courses from 19-614, 624, 634, 644, 664.

Minor in Religion: 18 semester hours of Religion, at least 12 hours of which must be above the introductory level.

Major in Philosophy: 32 semester hours, including Philosophy 18-402; three from 413, 423, 433, 443; 513 or 523; 913 or 953 (Capstone); 15 additional hours of Philosophy, at least six hours of which must be above the introductory level.

Minor in Philosophy: 18 semester hours of Philosophy, at least 12 hours of which must be above the introductory level.