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This area is in the School of Humanities and Global Studies within the College of Letters and Science .

Chris Diehm, Chair
Room 488C, Collins Classroom Center
Phone: 715-346-2334
Email: philosophy@uwsp.edu
Web: www.uwsp.edu/philosophy

Environmental Ethics Program Coordinator
Chris Diehm, Professor
Phone: 715-346-2334
Email: cdiehm@uwsp.edu

Law and Justice Program Coordinator
Joshua Horn, Pre-Law Advisor
Room 418, Collins Classroom Center
Phone: 715-346-2334
Email: jhorn@uwsp.edu

Religious Studies Program Coordinator
Luke Whitmore
Room 417, Collins Classroom Center
Phone: 715-346-2334
Email: luke.whitmore@uwsp.edu

philosophy Faculty and academic staff

C Diehm, C Horn, P Miller, D Warren, J Zinser

REligious studies faculty and academic staff

A Keefe, S Luft, R O’Leary, L Whitmore

Mission: The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, housing the disciplines of philosophy and religious studies, trains you in the skills of critical thinking, ethical reasoning, written and oral communication, and empathetic engagement with diverse worldviews and religions. The training we offer equips you with the skills needed for a wide variety of professional careers and with the ability to adapt to the inevitable changes and challenges they will face after graduation.

Philosophy Honors Program

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies offers an honors program for students majoring in philosophy, philosophy with a concentration in environmental ethics, or philosophy with a concentration in religious studies. To apply for admission:

  1. Have at least 30 university credits.

  2. Have 6 credits in philosophy or religious studies with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

  3. Contact the department chair or department honors adviser.

    Requirements for philosophy honors are:

    1. Complete all the requirements for the major with a GPA of at least 3.5 for courses in the major.

    2. Complete a minimum of 6 honors credits in philosophy and/or religious studies courses with a grade of “A Honors.”

    3. Complete one credit “Independent Study: Honors Project” in PHIL 399 or REL 399.

Test-out Policy for Philosophy

You may apply to test out of any course in philosophy or religious studies that meets one or more of the General Education Program (GEP) requirements. The department chair will make arrangements for the test. You will work with a designated faculty member who will confer with you regarding date, site, question format, etc. The faculty member will prepare a comprehensive written exam, grade it and inform you in writing of your grade within two weeks of taking the exam. If you receive a grade of B or higher, the corresponding GEP requirement will be waived.

The department assumes no responsibility for preparing you for test-out examinations. You may not apply to test out of a course in which you are currently enrolled. You may not attempt to test out of a course more than once.