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title: "Degree Programs | Religion and Philosophy"
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# Degree Programs | Religion and Philosophy

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# Degree Programs

 **Think deeply, reason clearly, and prepare for nearly any path.**

Few fields sharpen the mind like religion and philosophy, which build the reasoning, writing, and analytical skills valued in law, medicine, business, and public service. Manhattan University offers undergraduate majors and minors in Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Peace and Justice Studies, with strong support for students on pre-law and pre-med tracks. Published scholar-teachers, small discussion-driven classes, and a vibrant intellectual community of honor societies and debate set our students apart. Explore the programs below.

 

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    ## Peace & Justice Studies B.A. / Minor
    
    Examine structural injustice, the causes of violence, and the movements working toward peace and social justice. One of the first programs of its kind in the world, it pairs rigorous study with hands-on work alongside nonprofits and international organizations.
    
    [Explore the Peace & Justice Studies B.A. / Minor Program](/academics/programs/peace-justice-studies)
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    ## Philosophy B.S. / B.A. / Minor
    
    Engage the most significant thinkers in history while sharpening the logic, ethics, and argumentation skills that define a liberal arts education. Small, discussion-driven classes led by published faculty prepare you for law, business, public service, and graduate study.
    
    [Explore the Philosophy B.S. / B.A. / Minor Program](/academics/programs/philosophy)
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    ## Religious Studies B.A. / Minor
    
    Explore the world's religious traditions and the questions that cut across them, from bioethics and environmental justice to gender, science, and spirituality. New York City, one of the world's most religiously diverse cities, is part of the classroom.
    
    [Explore the Religious Studies B.A. / Minor Program](/academics/programs/religious-studies)