Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies
Train your mind.
Expand your horizons.
Make an impact.
Housed in Coates Hall on the LSU Quad, the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies is the home for students and scholars in two separate humanistic disciplines.
The Philosophy program introduces students to fundamental philosophical questions, the use of logic, and the history of philosophy, while the Religious Studies program introduces students both to the world's religions and to the critical analysis of the way that religion is used in our world.
Our faculty are national leaders in high quality research who challenge students to venture into new and fascinating intellectual terrains.
"The rigorous disciplines of Philosophy and Religious Studies equip our students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Thoughtful analysis, deep thinking, critical reading, polished writing, cultural awareness, global engagement, self-knowledge—these are the forever relevant skills and habits of mind we cultivate in our students."
- Jon Cogburn, Department Chair
Scholars & Educators
Our faculty produce world-class scholarship in monographs, edited volumes, translations, journal articles, book chapters, and digital publications. They offer innovative answers to timeless questions and time-tested solutions to novel problems.
Why Philosophy?
Precise argumentation, critical analysis, creative problem-solving, constructive writing.
Our students graduate with a deep appreciation for multiple modes of thought and reasonings, and many have found success in a variety of fields.
Why Religious Studies?
Global engagement through analysis of texts & traditions, histories & myths, rituals & symbols, individuals & institutions.
Our students graduate with skills that serve them on any professional path like versatile problem-solving, effective communication in speech and writing, and strong critical analysis of texts, ideas, practices, and cultures.
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