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Philosophy / Religion
If you take a course from
Professor
George Aichele, you'll get to know
an internationally known Gospel scholar, and
you'll learn the connections between religion,
art, and music. How do religion, politics, and
education intersect? You'll explore how with
Professor
Fritz Detwiler, who has served as
a consultant for schools on a regional and national
basis, and who has recently published a book
titled "Standing on the Premises of God."
In Christian Social Ethics class, which is Chaplain
Chris Momany's "signature"
course, you'll tap into Adrian College's rich
archival material revealing its theological
heritage of anti-slavery work and women's rights
advocacy. In a class with Professor
Melissa Stewart you will study issues
at the intersection of religious studies and
women's studies.
The department's mission is
to help you answer and understand questions
that are fundamental to the meaning and significance
of life. You'll study religion and culture,
ethics, the Bible (using both historical and
literary approaches), and church history. Launching
from a liberal arts perspective, your professors
will guide you as you grapple with the world
around you. As you dig into the great religions
and philosophies of the world, you will learn
to think on different levels and to identify
key issues and points of view. Courses look
at a variety of cultural expressions, including
movies, books, and television, as ways of approaching
the deeper questions. As you search for meaning,
significance, and value, you'll come to understand
yourself and others better, and you'll learn
critical thinking skills that will be invaluable
to you in graduate school or in your chosen
career.
Pre-Seminary Program
In the pre-seminary program,
you'll find deep intellectual engagement in
issues of theology. The program is a bridge
between the vocational and academic sides of
religion and has a special relationship with
the philosophy/religion department. The chaplain
and chair of the philosophy/religion department
serve as advisors for this program. For more
about our pre-seminary program click
here.
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