The Department of Religion and Philosophy seeks to graduate students who are knowledgeable in the scriptures and develop students in the area of personal faith in Jesus Christ.  Successful students will be able to interpret the scriptures and other phenomena in light of contemporary life, and use the theological and philosophical knowledge gained to make reasoned and informed decisions when  confronting conflicting moral choices.

The major and minor programs are designed for students whose vocational goals include the ordained ministry, Christian education, church administration, and sacred music; those who plan to pursue further professional or academic studies in a seminary, divinity or other graduate schools; and those who seek self-enrichment from studies in Religion and Philosophy.  Further, the curriculum seeks to serve the needs of local and national communities of faith that that desire to enhance or sharpen their vocational skills.

Faculty

Debra Bass, Assistant Professor, M., B.A., M.Div., M.Ph., Ph.D., Drew University; Princeton Theological School; Drew University

Frank Gipson, Asst. Professor, Ph.D., M.Phil., Th.M., M.Div., B.A., Drew University, Calvin Theological Seminary, McCormick Theological Seminary, Trinity Christian College

Clifford McCormick, Assistant Professor, B.A.,M.Div., M.A., Ph.D., Samford University; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill