About the Department

The mission of the Department of Philosophy and Religion is to offer opportunities for engagement with historical and contemporary areas of philosophy and with the religious traditions of the world. We seek to enrich the educational experience of students at the University of Southern Mississippi by helping them to understand ideas and practices that have shaped our world and involving them in critical thinking about their own fundamental beliefs and values. For both students and the wider community we seek to create learning opportunities that illuminate the ethical dimensions of professional activity and encourage thoughtful and responsible citizenship.

We offer undergraduate programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and the Bachelor of Arts in religion. Undergraduate students may also minor in philosophy or religion. Additionally we offer a Master of Arts in philosophy.

Department of Philosophy and Religion
http://www.usm.edu/philrel

Liberal Arts Building, Room 304
601.266.4518 • philrel@usm.edu