The Religious Studies Program is central to the Marywood experience. Every student takes several courses in religious studies as part of Marywood's liberal arts core curriculum. An accurate understanding of religion prepares one to be a responsible citizen in this diverse and interdependent world.
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Immaculata Hall | 1FL
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 570-348-6211 x 2973
Philosophy and Religious Studies
The Philosophy and Religious Studies department prepares students to carry out Marywood's goal for all students: learning to live responsibly in an interdependent world. Religious Studies majors experience a comprehensive overview of the religious beliefs, practices, and values of Christianity and Judaism, as well as other religious traditions. Special attention is given to the Catholic tradition, but course offerings are broad enough to benefit students of all traditions. Philosophy majors take an exciting intellectual journey with the greatest minds that have ever lived and receive excellent preparation for a professional career in law, medicine, business, education, government, or further graduate study. The department offers different tracks for both majors and minors. In the Bioethics Certificate Program, students learn how to think through complex ethical issues
Undergraduate Programs
Environmental Studies - Humanities (BA)
Environmental Studies - Justice (BA)
Environmental Studies - Science (BA)
Philosophy (BA)
Religious Studies (BA)
Bioethics Certificate
Accreditations
Institutional:
Middles States Commission on Higher Education
About The Philosophy and Religious Studies Department
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Philosophy and Religion Events
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No Classes, Administrative Offices Closed
Jan 20 Academic Dates Mon, Jan 20, 12:00AM - Tue, Jan 21, 12:00AMMartin Luther King, Jr. Day: No Classes, Administrative Offices Closed
Date/Time: Monday, January 20, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
No Classes. All Administrative Offices Closed.
Email Reminder No Classes. All Administrative Offices Closed.
Last day to register/add classes.
Jan 21 Academic Dates Tue, Jan 21, 12:00AM - Wed, Jan 22, 12:00AMLast day to register/add classes.
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Spring Semester Classes Resume
Jan 21 Academic Dates Tue, Jan 21, 12:00AM - Wed, Jan 22, 12:00AMSpring Semester Classes Resume
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Mid-Semester Examinations Begin
Mar 03 Academic Dates Mon, Mar 3, 12:00AM - Tue, Mar 4, 12:00AMMid-Semester Examinations Begin
Date/Time: Monday, March 3, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Spring Break (Through 03/15)
Mar 08 Academic Dates Sat, Mar 8, 12:00AM - Mon, Mar 17, 12:00AMSpring Break (Through 03/15)
Date/Time: Saturday, March 8 – Sunday, March 16, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
University Housing Reopens at 12 P.M. (First Meal Begins with Dinner)
Mar 16 Academic Dates Sun, Mar 16, 12:00AM - Mon, Mar 17, 12:00AMUniversity Housing Reopens at 12 P.M. (First Meal Begins with Dinner)
Date/Time: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Spring Semester Classes Resume.
Mar 17 Academic Dates Mon, Mar 17, 12:00AM - Tue, Mar 18, 12:00AMSpring Semester Classes Resume.
Date/Time: Monday, March 17, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Undergraduate Quarterly Grades Due By 5 P.M.
Mar 18 Academic Dates Tue, Mar 18, 12:00AM - Wed, Mar 19, 12:00AMUndergraduate Quarterly Grades Due By 5 P.M.
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Last Day to Withdraw from Spring Classes
Mar 28 Academic Dates Fri, Mar 28, 12:00AM - Sat, Mar 29, 12:00AMLast Day to Withdraw from Spring Classes
Date/Time: Friday, March 28, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Easter Holiday Begins at Conclusion of Classes
Apr 16 Academic Dates Wed, Apr 16, 12:00AM - Thu, Apr 17, 12:00AMEaster Holiday Begins at Conclusion of Classes
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
University Housing Closes at 8 P.M. (Last Meal Served is Dinner)
Apr 16 Academic Dates Wed, Apr 16, 12:00AM - Thu, Apr 17, 12:00AMUniversity Housing Closes at 8 P.M. (Last Meal Served is Dinner)
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Holy Thursday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Open
Apr 17 Academic Dates Thu, Apr 17, 12:00AM - Fri, Apr 18, 12:00AMHoly Thursday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Open
Date/Time: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Good Friday: No classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Apr 18 Academic Dates Fri, Apr 18, 12:00AM - Sat, Apr 19, 12:00AMGood Friday: No classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Date/Time: Friday, April 18, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Holy Saturday … All Administrative Offices Closed
Apr 19 Academic Dates Sat, Apr 19, 12:00AM - Sun, Apr 20, 12:00AMHoly Saturday … All Administrative Offices Closed
Date/Time: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Easter Monday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Apr 21 Academic Dates Mon, Apr 21, 12:00AM - Tue, Apr 22, 12:00AMEaster Monday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Date/Time: Monday, April 21, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
University Housing Reopens at 12 P.M. (First Meal Begins with Dinner)
Apr 21 Academic Dates Mon, Apr 21, 12:00AM - Tue, Apr 22, 12:00AMUniversity Housing Reopens at 12 P.M. (First Meal Begins with Dinner)
Date/Time: Monday, April 21, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Spring Semester Classes Resume
Apr 22 Academic Dates Tue, Apr 22, 12:00AM - Wed, Apr 23, 12:00AMSpring Semester Classes Resume
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
University Housing Closes at 10 A.M. for Non-Graduating Students
May 10 Academic Dates Sat, May 10, 12:00AM - Sun, May 11, 12:00AMUniversity Housing Closes at 10 A.M. for Non-Graduating Students
Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
107th Annual Commencement Ceremony
May 17 Off Campus Event Sat, May 17, 12:00AM - Sun, May 18, 12:00AM107th Annual Commencement Ceremony
Date/Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Off Campus Event
Marywood University's 107th Annual Commencement Ceremony held at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Email Reminder Marywood University's 107th Annual Commencement Ceremony held at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Memorial Day: No Classes, Administrative Offices Closed.
May 26 Academic Dates Mon, May 26, 12:00AM - Tue, May 27, 12:00AMMemorial Day: No Classes, Administrative Offices Closed.
Date/Time: Monday, May 26, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Last Day to Register/ Add Classes for Summer III Session
May 27 Academic Dates Tue, May 27, 12:00AM - Wed, May 28, 12:00AMLast Day to Register/ Add Classes for Summer III Session
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Summer Session I & III Classes Resume
May 27 Academic Dates Tue, May 27, 12:00AM - Wed, May 28, 12:00AMSummer Session I & III Classes Resume
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Juneteenth Day (Online Hours to Supplant Lost Day) No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Jun 19 Academic Dates Thu, Jun 19, 12:00AM - Fri, Jun 20, 12:00AMJuneteenth Day (Online Hours to Supplant Lost Day) No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Date/Time: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Summer Session I & III Classes Resume
Jun 20 Academic Dates Fri, Jun 20, 12:00AM - Sat, Jun 21, 12:00AMSummer Session I & III Classes Resume
Date/Time: Friday, June 20, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Design Your Future Summer Overnight Camp 2025
Jun 21 Center for Architectural Studies 105 Sat, Jun 21, 2:00PM - Sat, Jun 28, 3:00PMDesign Your Future Summer Overnight Camp 2025
Date/Time: Saturday, June 21, 2pm – Saturday, June 28, 2025, 3pm EDT
Location: Center for Architectural Studies 105
DESIGN your FUTURE
an inside architecture + design summer 2025 program
June 21, 2025 @ 2 pm through June 28, 2025 @ 3 pm
Students enrolled in the Design your Future Program will be
actively participating in a combination of fun design projects and competitions,
organized and guided by Marywood University's experienced faculty.
Students will be exposed to a number of practical and theoretical questions presented
as part of guest lecture and workshop series, and will have the opportunity
to converse with practicing architects and designers.
Design your Future Program 2025, accepts students who will be starting
their Fall ’25 academic year as rising juniors, seniors, or as high school graduates.
The DyF'25 in-residence program, will be housed in Marywood's Center for Architectural Studies,
Students will be assigned individual desks and will have the opportunity of using the
same spaces as our undergraduate and graduate students. Furthermore,
students enrolled in the program will have the opportunity of seeing in action
various laboratories and shops (wood/metal/3D printing/CNC router/laser cutting/etc.)
Design your Future Program 2025 is designed with the desire of an immersive experience,
engaging students in a number of demonstrations anchored to the Architecture,
Interior Architecture, and Construction Management Programs. The program’s principal goal
is to reach out to a wide group of high school students. The program considers diversity
and inclusivity to be important factors in the establishing of an
affordable participation fee of $1,150.
The program fee includes:
- overnight stay in a room shared with one roommate)
- three daily meals served in the dining hall
- day trip (transportation and tickets) to an amusement park
- supplies for all program’s daily activities
Design your Future Program 2025 will accept registrations until the maximum number
of students has been reached or until May 30th 2025.
Full amount is due at the time of registration.
Full refund can only be issued on or before May 16th 2025.
Drop off - June 21, 2025 @ 2pm
Pick up - June 28, 2025 @ 3pm
DyF '25
Program Director
Arian Korkuti, Ph.D.
akorkuti@marywood.edu
DESIGN your FUTUREan inside architecture + design summer 2025 ...
Summer Session I Final Grades Due by Noon
Jul 01 Academic Dates Tue, Jul 1, 12:00AM - Wed, Jul 2, 12:00AMSummer Session I Final Grades Due by Noon
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Independence Day: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Jul 04 Academic Dates Fri, Jul 4, 12:00AM - Sat, Jul 5, 12:00AMIndependence Day: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed
Date/Time: Friday, July 4, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Last Day to Register/ Add Classes for Summer II Session
Jul 09 Academic Dates Wed, Jul 9, 12:00AM - Thu, Jul 10, 12:00AMLast Day to Register/ Add Classes for Summer II Session
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Last Day to Withdraw from Summer III Classes
Jul 18 Academic Dates Fri, Jul 18, 12:00AM - Sat, Jul 19, 12:00AMLast Day to Withdraw from Summer III Classes
Date/Time: Friday, July 18, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Summer Session III Ends
Aug 16 Academic Dates Sat, Aug 16, 12:00AM - Sun, Aug 17, 12:00AMSummer Session III Ends
Date/Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Summer Sessions II & III Final Grades Due by Noon
Aug 19 Academic Dates Tue, Aug 19, 12:00AM - Wed, Aug 20, 12:00AMSummer Sessions II & III Final Grades Due by Noon
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
University Housing Opens for New Residential Students
Aug 23 Academic Dates Sat, Aug 23, 12:00AM - Sun, Aug 24, 12:00AMUniversity Housing Opens for New Residential Students
Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
Official Graduation Date for Students Fulfilling Degree Requirements in Summer Sessions
Aug 25 Academic Dates Mon, Aug 25, 12:00AM - Tue, Aug 26, 12:00AMOfficial Graduation Date for Students Fulfilling Degree Requirements in Summer Sessions
Date/Time: Monday, August 25, 2025
Location: Academic Dates
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