Department of Classics, Philosophy, & Religion
Welcome to the Department of Classics, Philosophy, and Religion, home to three disciplines engaged, respectively, in the study of classical languages and civilization, philosophical thought, and the scholarly study of religion. Our program is in the process of joining with Art History and Anthropology. Here you will find information on our three degree programs, Classics, Philosophy, and Religious Studies, our faculty, and student activities. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram. The Classics, Philosophy, and Religion department serves as the heart of a Liberal Arts Education at the University of Mary Washington. In our individual and collective efforts, we promote investigation into the historical and social understanding of our past, our current social relations and ethical responsibilities, and conceptions of self. In achieving these goals, the CPR faculty promotes a diversity of ideas, enables and encourages critical thinking and productive dialogue, and promotes informed community engagement in the interest of social justice. The department is authorized by the Commonwealth of Virginia to offer two degrees: Classics and Philosophy/Religious Studies.
The Classics degree includes three major concentrations: Latin, Classical Archaeology, and Classical Civilization.
The Philosophy/Religious Studies degree program also has three separate majors supporting it: Philosophy, Philosophy: Pre-Law, and Religious Studies.
We support several minors and certificate programs, including Arabic Studies, Asian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Contemplative Studies, Practical Ethics, and Philosophy and Law.
Finally, we are home to the Leidecker Center for Asian Studies and the Khatib Program in Religion and Dialogue.
Location
The department of Classics, Philosophy, & Religion is located on the main campus of the University of Mary Washington on the second floor of Farmer Hall (building 16 on Map 2), Suite 242. Please visit us!
Contact Information
The Department Chair of the combined department is Laura Mentore, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Farmer 239; (540) 654-1023;
Cindy Toomey is Office Manager. Farmer 242; (540) 654-1023; ctoomey@umw.edu.
Our mailing address is The Department of Classics, Philosophy, & Religion, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Tel. (540) 654-1023, fax (540) 654-1080 email: cprd@mail.umw.edu
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