Mississippi State University (MSU) is a public land-grant research university located in Starkville, Mississippi. Founded in 1878 as the Mississippi Agricultural & Mechanical College, MSU is the state's oldest and largest university. MSU is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity" and has a total research and development budget of $239.4 million, the largest in Mississippi.
The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Mississippi State University offers students a comprehensive exploration of fundamental questions about existence knowledge values and reason alongside diverse religious beliefs and practices. Situated within the College of Arts and Sciences the department is dedicated to fostering critical thinking ethical reasoning and strong analytical skills. It provides undergraduate programs including a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with an optional concentration in Religion and minors in both Philosophy and Religion. Students engage with challenging ideas in a supportive setting featuring small classes and close faculty interaction preparing them for various professional paths and advanced studies.
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