Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies/Morgan State University

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies/Morgan State University https://www.morgan.edu/cla/philosophy Students may concentrate in one of three areas: philosophy, religious studies, and pre-law.

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies seeks, in its general education courses as well as in its major curricula, to foster in students knowledge that will enable them to develop a reasoned view of reality, a critical understanding of our contemporary perspective, and solid preparation for graduate school in the areas open to its majors. Faculty/Staff

Marcos Bisticas-Cocoves, Associat

e Professor; Chair; Philosophy Advisor
Joanna Crosby, Associate Professor; Graduate Coordinator; International Studies; Coordinator, Institute for East Asian Studies
Zekeh Gbotokuma, Associate Professor
Anika Mann, Associate Professor; Co-coordinator, Women's Studies Program
Janice McLane, Associate Professor
Joe Pettit, Associate Professor; Religious Studies Advisor
Tsenay Serequeberhan, Professor
Seth Vannatta, Assistant Professor; Pre-law Advisor
Daniel Brunson, Lecturer
Joseph M. Farrell, Lecturer
John Hersey, Lecturer
Joshua A. Miller, Lecturer
Vadim Jigoulov, Lecturer
Leo White, Lecturer
Jacqueline Hurtt, Administrative Assistant

🧠 If you could erase one memory, would you?Some memories hurt. Others teach. But what if you had the power to forget?Phi...
06/22/2026

🧠 If you could erase one memory, would you?

Some memories hurt. Others teach. But what if you had the power to forget?

Philosophers have wrestled with this question for centuries: Do our painful experiences shape who we become, or do they simply burden us with unnecessary suffering?

Would you choose to forget—or keep every memory, even the painful ones?

Share your thoughts below. There are no easy answers, only deeper questions.

Whether you're interested in law, business, technology, public policy, education, or social justice, Philosophy provides...
06/16/2026

Whether you're interested in law, business, technology, public policy, education, or social justice, Philosophy provides a foundation that helps you adapt to a rapidly changing world.

đź“ŤConsidering colleges in Baltimore?
Explore how Philosophy can help prepare you for the future.

PhilosophyMajor CriticalThinking CareerReadiness MorganStateUniversity HBCU CollegeMajorAdvice BaltimoreStudents

We found that graduates in fields more exposed to AI have suffered markedly worse outcomes. Between 2022 and 2024 gradua...
05/16/2026

We found that graduates in fields more exposed to AI have suffered markedly worse outcomes. Between 2022 and 2024 graduates in the least-exposed quintile—studying subjects such as education, philosophy and civil engineering—saw their average full-time employment rate fall by just 1.5 percentage points. Those in the most exposed quintile—including computer science, computer engineering and information science—suffered a 6.6 percentage-point drop (see chart 1).

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/05/13/is-ai-putting-graduates-out-of-work-already

Today is bittersweet. 🎓We’re celebrating our Philosophy & Religious Studies majors as they take their next big step.But ...
05/16/2026

Today is bittersweet. 🎓

We’re celebrating our Philosophy & Religious Studies majors as they take their next big step.

But truthfully… you’ve become more than students to us. You’re family.

And we’ll never forget you.

05/04/2026

Philosophy majors are playing a different game.

While everyone else is memorizing answers, they’re learning how to question, analyze, and think critically.

From classroom debates to real-world decision-making, philosophy isn’t just a major—it’s a skill set that prepares you for law, leadership, business, and beyond.

If you’ve ever asked:
🔍 What can I do with a philosophy degree?
🔍 What are the best majors for critical thinking?
🔍 Best HBCUs in Baltimore for pre-law?

Start here.

đź“Ť Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies
đź“Ť Morgan State University

On this Law Day, we recognize the power of the rule of law—and the thinkers behind it.At Morgan State University, Philos...
05/01/2026

On this Law Day, we recognize the power of the rule of law—and the thinkers behind it.

At Morgan State University, Philosophy students don’t just study ideas—they learn how to:
✔️ Think critically
✔️ Argue effectively
✔️ Question systems
✔️ Prepare for law school and beyond

If you’ve ever searched:
🔍 “What can I do with a philosophy degree?”
🔍 “Best pre-law majors”
🔍 “HBCUs in Baltimore with strong academics”

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