The Philosophy and Humanities department houses eight full-time faculty and a major and minor in philosophy, as well as a minor in Religious Studies. A major or minor in philosophy challenges students to examine their societal and personal beliefs and values so that they are more creatively and responsibly chosen. Students who graduate with a bachelor of arts in philosophy acquire a well-rounded and liberal education with an emphasis on careful and critical thinking. A minor in Religious Studies deepens students' understanding of various religious traditions and their own religious beliefs and values. More details on all of these topics can be found by following the links to the left.
Courses that the department is scheduled to teach in future semesters are listed in the following locations: Fall 2009, Spring 2010
As you prepare to register for Spring 2010, please consult these descriptions of the classes that the Philosophy and Humanities department will be offering.
Some students may be eligible for financial aid. Follow the link for more details.
Special Announcements:
The department wishes Team Buffalo State good luck with their participation in the 2009 Northeast Regional Ethics Bowl.
As of Fall 2009, the department is phasing out the Humanities major. If current Humanities majors have any questions, they are encouraged to contact department chair, Dr. Blessing, or Dr. Draeger, Assistant Professor of Philosophy.
The department is proud to announce a new minor in philosophy as of Fall 2009. Students with 18 PHI credit hours will be eligible for this minor. More details will be forthcoming soon. In the meantime, students who are interested in this minor should contact either the department secretary, Lynn Bennett, or the department chair, Dr. Blessing, for further information.
In March, the department sponsored a talk by Dr. Eric Reitan on whether God is a delusion. This talk can now be viewed online. The first four minutes provide an introduction by Dr. Blessing. Dr. Reitan then talks for 42 minutes. His talk is followed by a question and answer session.
More information on this event can be found on our Special Events page.
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For information concerning Philosophy and Humanities, please contact
Kimberly Blessing at blessika@buffalostate.edu