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Philosophy and Religious Studies Department

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Asking Life's Big Questions

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What is reality? What is humanity’s place in the universe? What role does religion play in human experience? These questions get to the root of it all. UWEC’s Philosophy and Religious Studies Department can help you to investigate these inquiries — and so much more.

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Majors and Minors in Philosophy and Religious Studies

The Philosophy and Religious Studies Department at UW-Eau Claire provides students with a valuable foundation in critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Whichever academic offering you choose, you will be prepared for a number of careers or to excel in graduate school. Here, you will learn from faculty dedicated to equipping you with the conceptual and analytical tools needed to understand the world and your place in it.

Meet the Faculty

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Steven Fink
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Preparation for Graduate or Law School

Philosophy and religious studies majors are renowned for doing exceptionally well on their GREs and LSATs. In fact, philosophy majors regularly score the #1 spot on the verbal and analytical sections of the GRE and earn the highest average LSAT scores. We prepare you for exactly the kind of questions you will encounter on those tests. You'll learn analytical reasoning, critical thinking, creativity, and independent thought.

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Fewer Blugolds in your classes mean more one-on-one instruction from your professors. This is often the case within the Philosophy and Religious Studies programs. Here, our faculty will get to know you by name and make sure you are thriving in your academic journey.

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