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Department of History, Philosophy & Religious Studies

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Department of History, Philosophy & Religious Studies

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Enhance Your Perspective and Expand Your Horizons

EKU’s Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies is home to four programs: History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Asian Studies, and African and African American Studies. It offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and certificates that can be tailored to meet your personal and professional goals. Because of their interdisciplinary nature and diverse humanistic outlook, courses offered by this department enhance perspectives and expand horizons. Regardless of which program you choose, you will be challenged to read critically, write clearly, think broadly, and question deeply.

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Department of History, Philosophy & Religious Studies Degrees & Certificates

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Why Study History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies?

History, philosophy, and religious studies are essential to understanding the human experience. The diversity of these subjects helps us appreciate different cultures, ideas, beliefs, values, and events across time and space. Studying these subjects can help develop critical thinking skills, communication skills, and empathy skills that are necessary in the modern workforce.

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Silas Burris

EKU African American Studies Student
I would have to say that my AFA minor has greatly affected my life post-graduation. The coursework I completed, and the many experiences I gained as an AFA minor have afforded me a much richer and more informed perspective about the world I live in today. Although I have always been interested in issues of social justice, I know my experience with AFA helped to refine my perspective and inspired me to pursue a career that allows me to continue being a part of the discussion of race, justice, and social change.

Ashley Offutt

EKU African American Studies Student
My AFA minor broadened my horizons. I also credit my minor to developing my critical thinking skills in situations that call for cultural sensitivity or educational moments. The most valuable lesson learned was correlated to the importance of knowing heritage and to work diligently to understand cultural differences.
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Emily Bryant

EKU History Student
The greatest opportunity EKU has given me is the chance to obtain graduate credits while finishing my undergraduate degree! The 3 + 2 Program in History made the prospect of graduate school a reality for me! EKU truly is the School of Opportunity, since it has allowed me to blaze a path for higher education for my family as a first-generation college student from Appalachia.

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Department of History, Philosophy & Religious Studies

521 Lancaster Ave.
Keith 323
Richmond, KY 40475

859-622-1287
mark.conard@eku.edu

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