Job Hall, 3rd floor
Rachel Wagner, Chair
Christine Haase, Administrative Assistant
Fax ~ 274-1538
The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Ithaca College is a blended department, offering courses and programs in multiple disciplines.
Philosophy
Hone your critical thinking skills by tackling some of the biggest questions that have ever been asked.
Religious Studies
Explore the great religious traditions of the world in an objective, critical, and appreciative manner.
Jewish Studies Minor
Focus on Jewish communities worldwide and learn about their religious beliefs and practices, philosophy, and culture.
Faculty and Staff
The Ithaca College philosophy and religion faculty have published numerous books with major publishers and dozens of articles in competitive journals.
The philosophy and religion faculty consistently receive high marks as classroom teachers, and they spend a great deal of time with individual students. All of our classes are small enough to allow for significant discussion.
Alumni Highlights
Liza P. Dhameeth (class of '23, philosophy major, English minor) is bound for the University of Michigan's prestigious Ross School of Business and intends upon graduation to enter law school. Ultimately, she aspires to serve as the chief legal officer of a fashion design company. Liza is determined to reshape labor law trends within the fashion industry, ensuring access to quality education, housing, and safety from harassment. She writes, "My philosophy degree from Ithaca College has equipped me with the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to confront any challenge, be it in law or business. This journey stands as a testament to the transformative power of philosophical inquiry and its real-world impact on human rights advocacy."
Alumni Highlights
Jamie Meyers (Class of 2021, Philosophy Major, Legal Studies Minor) will be attending Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey. She plans to become an attorney with a concentration in Health Law.
Alumni Highlights
Shannah Sacco is an IC alumnus from Wilmette, Illinois who graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and Philosophy. While at IC, she focused her coursework mainly in bioethics, environmentalism, and globalism. She is currently a rising 3L1 law student at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Law, with an interest in health law. She is also considering pursing a Ph.D. in bioethics to pursue her dream of working as a clinical ethicist in hospitals. Outside of the legal profession, Shannah enjoys punk music, anything outdoors, and her rescue dog Helga.