Philosophy, Religion and Society ,BA
American Religions (North, South, and Central), Applied Ethics, Belief System, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Policy, Religious Studies, Research, Society, bioethics, cosmology, ethics, religion
Explore how philosophy and religion influence politics, culture and social structures. You'll study how they shape politics and culture, and choose a track aligned with your goals. Prepare for a career that makes a difference in communities and institutions.
The Bachelor of Arts program in philosophy, religion and society offers you historical, theoretical and practical perspectives on philosophy, religion and social ethics. The curriculum emphasizes social and political concerns by putting the studies of philosophy and religion into action.
This interdisciplinary degree program offers you two tracks: applied ethics and religious studies.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 114 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Analyze key problems in applied ethics, philosophy, religious studies or a combination thereof.
- Appraise philosophical, religious, and ethical theories.
- Formulate philosophical arguments based on texts they read for the course.
Philosophy, religion and society are the backbone of any culture. Through study abroad programs, students can gain a firsthand perspective on the power of philosophy and religion in societies.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Students in these programs build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network. Their heightened cultural competency and strengthened leadership and critical thinking skills enhance their resumes and help them stand out in a competitive job market. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can explore how their varied fields and interests interact in different settings around the world.
Graduates are prepared for graduate study or employment in the fields explored through their required capstone or internship, including business, criminal justice, politics, education, government, human resources, law enforcement, law, media, medicine, religious organizations and social services.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
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4.5%
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$64,070
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11.3%
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$51,850
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23.2%
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$123,860
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-3.9%
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$62,200
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-3.1%
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$142,080
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3.4%
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Not available
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4.8%
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$74,750
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2.1%
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$52,100
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6.4%
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$80,390
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3.4%
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$59,550
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School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies
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FAB N101
HARCSadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
