Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is a diverse department of award-winning and internationally recognized scholar-teachers. The Department is home to:
Philosophy Programs Religious Studies Programs Florida Blue Ethics Center
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies also supports the UNF Ethics Bowl team, which is open to students in any major, and serves as the host for the First Coast High School Ethics Bowl and the UNF Ethics Academy.
Also, check out our Ethics Internships available to students in any major.
UNF Philosophy and Religious Studies majors/minors are regularly featured in
Upcoming Events
Wednesday August 27 Philosophy Slam: Shane George, “What is Freedom?”, 6:30pm Sahara Cafe
Tuesday September 2 REL Coffee and Doughnuts 12-2, 57/3500
Thursday September 11 Philosophers + Cookies Open Office Hours 11-1, 57/3500
Monday September 15 Interfaith Film Screening, Robinson Theater TBA
Wednesday September 17 Department Pizza Party, 1:30-2:30, 9/1413
Wednesday September 17 Philosophy Slam: Sarah Mattice, What is Art?, 6:30pm Sahara Cafe
Friday September 26 Lunch and Learn: What’s grad school really like? with UNF alum and recent PhD Kyle Hodge, followed by talk TBA
Tuesday October 7 REL Coffee and Doughnuts, 12-2, 57/3500
Thursday October 9 Philosophers + Cookies 11-1, 57/3500
Ethics Week: https://www.unf.edu/coas/ethics-center/Ethics-Week.html
Monday 10/13: 5:30-7:00pm Healthcare Ethics Panel Discussion
Tuesday 10/14 8:30-1:30 Ethical Business in the Age of AI (University Center, registration required)
Tuesday 10/14 6:00-7:30pm “Keep AI Honest: Why Your Bot Shouldn’t Be Your Buddy” Dr. Evan Selinger
Wednesday 10/15 10:00 – 2:00 “Ask an Ethicist” UNF Market Days
Wednesday 10/15 1:30-2:30 “Research Ethics Trivia” 2/1202
Thursday 10/16 6:00-7:30 “TBD” Dr. Michael Linquist (location TBD)
Friday 10/17 10:30-12:30 Ethical Reasoning and Decision Making Digital Badge Workshop (location TBD)
Wednesday October 22 Philosophy Slam: Dale Casammata, “What is Life”?, 6:30pm Sahara Cafe
Saturday November 1 Southeastern Regional Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl, Student Union
Tuesday November 4 REL Coffee and Doughnuts, 11-1, 57/3500
Wednesday November 12 Dept Pizza Party, 1:30-2:30, 9/1413
Thursday November 13 Philosophers + Cookies, 11-1, 57/3500
Wednesday November 19 Philosophy Slam: Linda Howell, “What is a fan?”, 6:30pm Sahara Cafe
Tuesday December 2 REL Coffee and Doughnuts, 11-1, 57/3500
Wednesday December 3 Philosophy Slam: Adrienne Lerner, 6:30pm Sahara Cafe
Friday December 12 Commencement + Program Celebrations TBA
Are you thinking about study abroad? Stay tuned for Department Study Abroad opportunities:
Italy, Spring Break 2026: International Philosophy for Children with Early Childhood Education
Japan, Summer 2026, Religious Studies and Nutrition
Indonesia, Summer 2026, Religious Studies and Anthropology
and coming soon, Greece (2027)!
Students: join our Canvas program page for regular updates, announcements, events, and a copy of our seasonal newsletter. Also consider joining Swoop Philosophy, a student RSO dedicated to philosophical conversation.
