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
Congratulations to our Spring and Summer 2025 graduates!
What are UNF Philosophy and Religious Studies students up to this summer? Several students traveled on a faculty-led study abroad program to Japan in May, learning about Japanese culture, religion(s), and food! And coming up in July, 10 students will serve as interns for the UNF Ethics Academy high school day camp, facilitating conversations on challenging ethical issues with local high school students.
Full 2025-2026 Calendar Coming Soon!
Fall highlights:
Department Pizza Party, September 17th
REL Coffee and Doughnuts 1x/month
Philosophy Slam 1x/month
and more!
.Are you thinking about study abroad? Stay tuned for Department Study Abroad opportunities in Japan, Italy, and Indonesia in 2026, with the addition of Greece in 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.
