University of North Florida Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

University of North Florida Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies This is a page for the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of North Florida.

UNF is an equal access/equal opportunity university. The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy, a BA in Religious Studies, and a Master of Arts (MA) in Practical Philosophy and Applied Ethics. The undergraduate Philosophy program (Major/Minor) entails a wide range of courses based on a commitment to pluralism in philosophical analysis, includin

g Anglo-American, European-Continental as well as Comparative Perspectives. The M.A. in Practical Philosophy and Applied Ethics allows for the advanced study of ethical, social, political and cultural philosophy as well as applied ethics. The well-established Graduate Program is unique in the state of Florida and equally geared to prepare students for future graduate work as well as aid professionals with ethical expertise. The related Graduate Certificate in Applied Ethics is particularly designed for active professionals. The undergraduate Religious Studies program (Major/Minor) is dedicated to the comparative study of religion in a humanities and social science framework, Religious Studies offers courses that explore commonalities and differences across the world's traditions today and in the past, as well as introducing current theoretical and methodological tools from the field for investigation and interpretation of complex religious beliefs and practices. Osprey Rules: We encourage you to leave comments, photos, videos and links. We will
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Wednesday 4/8 is Giving Day!The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies has a special challenge this year — if 35...
04/07/2026

Wednesday 4/8 is Giving Day!

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies has a special challenge this year — if 35 people make a donation, of any size, to our excellence fund, an anonymous donor will give $1000.

Donated funds help us to go the extra mile, supporting opportunities like paid internships, the UNF Ethics Academy, student and faculty research, study abroad, community building, and event programming.
Help us make a difference!

Philosophy and Religious Studies (PRS) equips students with critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and cultural understanding — skills essential for leadership, civic engagement, and meaningful careers. At UNF, PRS helps students wrestle with big questions, engage respectfully across differences, a...

Welcome back philosopher Ospreys!
08/18/2025

Welcome back philosopher Ospreys!

Coming to UNF this Ethics Week!
08/05/2025

Coming to UNF this Ethics Week!

Is your business ready for ethical AI? UNF College of Arts and Sciences and UNF Professional and Lifelong Learning proudly present the 2025 Annual Ethics Conference: Ethical Business in the Age of AI. Join experts, business leaders, and your community to explore how to lead ethically in an AI-powered world!
✅ Keynote: “The Business Case for AI Ethics” by Dr. Evan Selinger
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Does studying philosophy make you a better thinker?
07/13/2025

Does studying philosophy make you a better thinker?

Studying Philosophy Does Make People Better Thinkers

The Ethics Center is now on FB and IG. Give them a follow!
05/21/2025

The Ethics Center is now on FB and IG. Give them a follow!

05/19/2025

Without philosophical thought, Einstein claimed he “would have contributed nothing to science.” And yet, modern science popularizers like Neil deGrasse Tyson dismiss philosophy as largely irrelevant to scientific inquiry. In this article, philosopher and biologist Massimo Pigliucci sides with Ei...

Ethics Week is coming! Oct. 14-18. Check out our signs and event postings around campus and come to an event to get your...
10/02/2024

Ethics Week is coming! Oct. 14-18. Check out our signs and event postings around campus and come to an event to get your free Ospreys Engaging Ethics t-shirt.

Please join us for Giving Day, April 2nd. A gift of any size makes a real difference to our students: https://givingday....
04/01/2024

Please join us for Giving Day, April 2nd. A gift of any size makes a real difference to our students:

https://givingday.unf.edu/campaigns/department-of-philosophy-and-religious-studies-excellence-fund

Your support will enable student research and educational experiences and support department programming for events at UNF and in the local community. Thank you for joining us to . Your gift (no matter the size) and your help encouraging others to give, supports the University’s mission and helps provide life-changing opportunities for our students.

Happening now! Northeast Florida Student Philosophy Conference. Building 57, room 2050.
03/02/2024

Happening now! Northeast Florida Student Philosophy Conference. Building 57, room 2050.

Panel on the future of academic integrity.
02/23/2024

Panel on the future of academic integrity.

UNF hosting this year’s Florida Undergraduate Research Conference.
02/17/2024

UNF hosting this year’s Florida Undergraduate Research Conference.

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