Welcome to Philosophy and Religion at
Rutgers–Camden
Every human being seeks answers to life’s most basic questions. We offer the opportunity to think critically with renowned faculty and fellow students on the nature of knowledge, truth, and rationality; the meaning of language, being, transcendence, and God; the significance of beauty, goodness, justice, humanity, friendship, love, sexuality, identity, power, and authenticity; and other fundamental human concerns.
Students in Rutgers–Camden Philosophy and Religion programs learn vital lifelong skills in critical thinking, effective writing, persuasive argumentation, and understanding diversity. They go on to graduate study in philosophy, religion, and many other fields; law, medicine, and business schools; K-12 and college teaching; social work and counseling; politics and social activism; writing, editing, and programming; and many other careers.
What Can I Do With A Degree in Philosophy and Religion?
Students with majors in Philosophy and Religion have among the highest post-college employment rates of any major, including in the sciences. They earn among the highest lifetime salaries. They go on to a variety of careers, including the following:
- Graduate work leading to university teaching and research
- Law (one of the most popular opportunities)
- Publishing and editing
- Management and business
- Medicine
- Ethics advisory boards: business, medicine, law, environmental policy
- Journalism
- K-12 education
- Public relations and communications
- Politics
- Software development and computer programming
- Information science (librarians & archivists)
- Policy analysis and research
- Activism, non-profit Work, and fundraising
- Counseling, social work, or ministry
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What Skills Do Philosophy and Religion Students Develop?
- Critical thinking and argumentation
- Reading and interpreting complex texts and materials
- Exploring fundamental philosophical and religious questions
- Writing, discourse, and communication
- Open-mindedness about diverse and global perspectives
- Ethical, civil, and political analysis
- Ability to conduct independent research
Will I Be Well Prepared for Graduate School?
Philosophy and Religion majors consistently rank among the top scorers on graduate school entrance exams, including the LSAT, GMAT, GRE Verbal, and GRE Quant.
Featured Department News
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Prof. John Wall Quoted in Guardian Newspaper on Ageless Voting
John Wall, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and Childhood Studies, was quoted and his book referenced in last Sunday’s international newspaper The Guardian on his argument that the right to vote should be extended to all citizens regardless of age. See Laura Spinney, “The big idea: should we give babies the right to vote?” The Guardian, Sunday June 29,…… read more