Purdue University North Central
College of Liberal Arts  Department of Social Sciences
Minor in Philosophy-Ethics-Religion
15 credit hours, 5 courses
Academic Objectives
Upon completion of the Philosophy-Ethics-Religion (PER) minor, students are expected to
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Understand the basics of philosophical, ethical, and theological reasoning, mainly in the western tradition.
Gain a historical overview of key philosophers in the western tradition, divided by historical periods (ancient, medieval, and
modern).
Gain an overview of sub-areas in western philosophy like aesthetics, ethics, philosophy of religion, etc.
Gain philosophical knowledge of eastern and western religions.
Develop skills to work on their own research projects.
Be prepared for graduate studies in the humanities (like Philosophy, Religion, History, and Literature).
Be prepared for graduate studies in applied professional fields (like Law, Social Work, Business, and Medicine).
Academic Requirements
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Students must take 15 credit hours minimum for this Minor, with no credit hours taken Pass/No Pass.
Students will work with their academic advisor or a faculty member to develop a plan of study that includes courses at the
10000, 20000, 30000, and 40000 levels. Any deviations from this program of study must be approved in writing by a philosophy
faculty member or the chair of the Social Sciences Department.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in each philosophy course used to fulfill the Minor requirements.
All appropriate prerequisites must be fulfilled before enrollment in Minor courses (see PNC catalog).
Minor must be attached to a Major in any discipline and all Major requirements must be met as well.
The 15 credits for this minor may be selected as follows.
A. Introductory Philosophy
1 course (3 credits) from the following:
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PHIL 11000: Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 11100: Ethics
B. Philosophy and Ethics
2 courses (6 credits) from the following, with at least 1 at the 30000-40000 levels:
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PHIL 21900: Introduction to Existentialism
PHIL 22100: Introduction to Philosophy of Science
PHIL 24000: Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 27500: Philosophy of Art
PHIL 30100: History of Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 30300: History of Modern Philosophy
PHIL 32500: Ethics and Public Health
PHIL 32700: Environmental Ethics
PHIL 40800: Philosophy of Love and Friendship
C. Philosophy and Religion
2 courses (6 credits) from the following, with at least 1 at the 30000-40000 levels:
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PHIL 20600: Philosophy Of Religion
PHIL 23000: Religions of the East
PHIL 23100: Religions of the West
PHIL 30200: History of Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 4XX00: Eastern Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism
Signature of Academic Advisor:
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Signature of Social Sciences Chair:
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Student Signature:
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