Philosophy and Religious Studies Department

The honors program in philosophy and religious studies enables outstanding students to engage in challenging honors coursework and creative honors research experiences.

Eligibility:

Admission is by departmental invitation to students majoring in Philosophy or Religious Studies who have demonstrated excellent intellectual potential. To be considered, students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in the major and in all university coursework.

Requirements for Completion:

1. Complete an Honors Capstone Thesis as the outcome of the departmental seminar — either PHIL 485 (Seminar in Problems in Philosophy) or RELS 490 (Seminar in Religious Studies) — or an appropriately crafted Independent Study project.
2. Present the thesis research at or in a suitable local, regional, or national venue. 

An internship may be directly related to your future career, a convenient method of trying out a job to see if it fits, or a complement to your studies. Get a feel for being in the working world and earn a great talking point in interviews.

Interested in internships? Visit Career Services on campus or log in to Handshake to search for listings.

Take a thorough look at what you know and then leap into what you don’t. Conducting research as an undergraduate student will enrich your education in a myriad of ways.

Investigate the past, uncover new evidence, delve deep into existing theories, and develop your own concepts to advance the frontiers of thought. If interested in conducting collaborative research, ask a faculty mentor in the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department.

We offer an array of scholarships specifically for students studying Philosophy and Religious Studies, thanks to generous donors. Learn more about our specific scholarships below:

Scholarships for Philosophy or Religious Studies

• Bruce and Marlene Jannusch Global Awareness Fund
  • This $500 scholarship is awarded for travel and study. Recipients need not be participating in the official study abroad program.
• Leslie D. Polk Scholarship
  • These awards go to eligible students who have demonstrated service and leadership on campus and/or in the community and who show promise as future community leaders.
• Richard deGrood Scholarship
  • $700 to be awarded to an eligible student who has been accepted into the study abroad program.

Religious Studies Scholarships

• Dr. Allan Zimmerman Endowed Scholarship
  • $1,250 to be awarded to an eligible student planning a career in Christian ministry, Christian outreach and/or Christian media work.
• Willis & Betty Gertner Religous Studies Scholarship
  • $1,000 to be awarded to a junior or senior majoring in religious studies with a resident and major GPA of 3.0 or higher.  

Philosophy Scholarships

• Diane Moira Duncan Philosophy Award
  • $100 awarded for an outstanding essay written by a student enrolled in Philosophy 485, Seminar in Problems of Philosophy.
• Louis Warzecha Memorial Scholarship
  • This $1,000 merit-based scholarship is granted to an eligible student who is actively engaged in curricular and co-curricular activities and holding a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Apply for these and learn more on Gold for Blugolds.

Did you know there are nearly 300 student groups at UW-Eau Claire? Some of these are closely tied to academics, like the Philosophy Club, which meets every week. This type of scholastic organization will complement your classwork and connect you with individuals who share your core goals.

UW-Eau Claire also has student groups for sports, games, spirituality, political action, language studies, music, community service, and so much more. To step beyond the scope of your major, browse the official list of student organizations and see where curiosity can take you on Blugold Connect+.