Department of Philosophy and Religion
The study of philosophy offers students an opportunity to confront many of life’s most profound and enduring questions while also providing training in clear and critical thinking. Religious Studies aims to understand sympathetically yet critically the world’s religions, and to explore the phenomenon of religion itself as a prominent component of human life and culture.
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OXFORD, Miss. – A recent gift from University of Mississippi alumnus Dean Douglas will support a campus organization focused on developing practical solutions to pressing and contentious moral and political issues.
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