Program Description

The Comparative Religion & Philosophy major will encourage you to actively examine your own moral, spiritual, and ethical foundations. You also will take classes from other disciplines – providing a well-rounded educational experience. You will be prepared to make responsible and morally-driven decisions in your community, society, and beyond – all in-demand qualities many employers and organizations seek.

As a CMU Comparative Religion and Philosophy major, you will have opportunities to:

• take classes such as Philosophy of Religion, History of Christianity, Paul and the Early Church, Thanatology, Biblical Literature and the Ancient World, Critical Thinking, Asian Philosophy and Religion, Old Testament, and New Testament
• develop a broad understanding of cultural and social dynamics, ethics, and religions throughout the world
• learn fundamental skills in communication and management so you are prepared to successfully articulate and support your own positions in written and oral format
• build skills by developing theories, leading discussions, justifying claims, understanding validity, considering counter arguments, and embracing a variety of interpretations
• experience hands-on learning through projects, presentations, internships, and field experiences
• become prepared for careers in international business, politics, law, and global travel
• receive the preparation needed to earn an advanced degree

Admission Requirements

To receive unconditional admission to Central Methodist University,
applicants have two pathways:

• Unconditional admission with a high school GPA of 2.5 and an ACT composite score of 18 or SAT Concordance of 960.
• Unconditional admission with a high school GPA of 2.75 with a college preparatory high school transcript as outlined below and no required ACT or SAT score (the high school GPA will be determined by the weighted GPA, if that GPA is noted on the high school transcript).

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

Remarks:

• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $38,490.
• Yearly tuition fee is given