Southwestern College

Overview

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

From ages past philosophy and religion sometimes have been understood as partners and sometimes as opponents.  At Southwestern College, we recognize the deep and sometimes contentious relationship between the two and seek to foster each and learn from their interactions.  We’re looking for students to join us to see that thoughtful engagement with knowledge from the past and present gives guidance in our complex world.  The religious studies program offers real-life ministry with classroom foundations for seminary or graduate school or for ministry preparation right out of college. Minors in youth ministry and worship leadership successfully impart to students what they need for leadership positions in local churches, mission  organizations and charitable agencies.  The study of philosophy provides solid preparation in critical and analytical thinking from a broadly Christian framework for graduate school, law school and the marketplace (click here to read these articles about the growing desire to employee philosophy majors...The New York Times April 6, 2008 & The Guardian Nov. 20, 2007 ).  Overall, our hope is that not only will you become a better employer or employee, but a better human being.

 

 

 

 

Discipleship Southwestern: At SC this service learning component of the  Philosophy and Religious Studies Department sets us apart from other institutions.  It is one of the major means by which we practice integration of academic pursuits with everyday life as a student.  Please check out the Discipleship mirror website to find out more about the program:  www.sckans.edu/discipleship/ or contact Ashlee Alley at ashlee.alley@sckans.edu or (620) 229-6362.

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about our department contact Steve Rankin at steve.rankin@sckans.edu or (620) 229-6393, Mike Harper at mike.harper@sckans.edu or (620) 229-6396 or Matt Thompson at matthew.thompson@sckans.edu or (620) 229-6389.

If you would like to contribute financially to the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department click here and designate your financial gift to our department.

  *(Artwork--1st: Michelangelo portion of Sistene Chapel 1508-1512, 2nd: Raphael School of Athens 1509-1510 Fresco of Apostolic Palace, 3rd: Paolo Veronese, Jesus among the Doctors, c. 1558 or 1566-67, Oil on canvas, at the Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain)