哲学和宗教的研究涉及询问有关我们的价值观和文化的这些大问题，以及这些问题如何指导我们的行动。在鲍尔州立大学哲学与宗教研究系，我们提供专业和未成年人专业，使您能够批判性地思考复杂的问题，并培养对世界上思想，论据和实践多样性的认识。您将获得适用于各种职业领域的强大技能集。如今，与以往一样，今天，了解宗教在世界上的作用至关重要。许多世界大事，例如叙利亚危机，美国移民辩论或关于婚姻平等的争论，都需要对宗教在我们文化中的作用有深刻的理解。鲍尔州大学的主要强调人们参与宗教的多种方式以及这种方式影响他们生活的各个领域。
The study of philosophy and religion involves asking these big questions about our values and cultures, and how these guide our actions. Here at Ball State's Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, we offer majors and minors that will equip you to think critically about complex issues and cultivate an awareness of the diversity of ideas, arguments, and practices in our world. You'll graduate with a strong skillset applicable to a variety of career fields.Today, as much as ever, it is crucial to understand the role of religion in the world. Many world events—such as the Syrian crisis, U.S. Immigration debates, or controversy over marriage equality—require a deep understanding of the role of religion in our culture.Ball State's major stresses the many ways people participate in religion, and how this impacts various areas of their lives.Whether you wish to better understand your own religion, or you are simply curious about other peoples’ religious practices, our program provides an excellent foundation.You’ll learn to use multiple approaches (e.g., anthropology, cultural studies, history, sociology, hermeneutics, and critical theories of interpretation) to examine the dynamic relationships between religion and other social, economic, and political structures. You'll gain a critical understanding of religious traditions, issues, questions, and values. You'll also cultivate an awareness of religion’s multifaceted influence on societies, and learn to appreciate the diversity of practices and beliefs in the world.