Category: Philosophy and Religious Studies

POP – Philosophical Outreach for Indiana High Schools

March 31, 2022 by Reka Jeckel

Philosophy is a discipline known for its deep thinking and famous figureheads such as Aristotle, Plato, and St. Augustine. However, one thing philosophy is not known for is appearing inside the K-12 classroom. Addressing this absence became a calling by Dr. Sarah Vitale and her students who have set out to bring philosophy into high […]

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Stance & Psyche: Pioneering Undergraduate Academic Journals at BSU

October 26, 2021 by Reka Jeckel

Ball State University provides undergraduate students opportunities for real-world experience and research that are usually reserved for graduate students at other institutions – this is one of our hallmarks! Many young students only dream of getting their work published in academic journals. However, two departments within the College of Sciences and Humanities at BSU have […]

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Star Party: Illuminating a Path for BSU Humanities Students

September 17, 2021 by Reka Jeckel

Gathering the Stars On September 14th, 2021, students gathered on the North West Residence Hall Patio to explore student organizations, study abroad possibilities, and other immersive learning opportunities offered by the humanities department in the College of Sciences and Humanities. Sponsored by Compass Advantage, The Star Party, is the first in a series of events […]

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Ball State offers new Health Humanities Minor!

March 29, 2021 by Ellen Good

Ball State College of Sciences and Humanities is excited to announce a new, multidisciplinary Minor in Health Humanities! You’ve heard the phrases “good bedside manner” and “having a healing touch,” but how does one develop these essential healthcare traits? Coursework in the humanities is a key component to success in the medical field! Research shows […]

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Cardinal Directions: A Philosophy Graduate Owns Her Own Therapy Practice

February 19, 2021 by Grace Goze

The following is an interview with 2011 graduate, Emily Hinman. Emily now owns her own counseling practice in Portland, Oregon. You can reach her for further information at her website. What did you study at Ball State? Philosophy with a minor in Religious Studies. What is your career now? I own my own psychotherapy practice […]

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Cardinal Directions: Philosophy Alum Works with Lighthouse Autism Center

February 17, 2021 by Grace Goze

Erin L. Walton is a Junior Program Manager (PM) at Lighthouse Autism Center which recently became the largest provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in the state of Indiana. She holds a BS in Philosophy and a MA in Special Education, both from Ball State University, and has nearly two decades of experience working […]

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Letter from the Chair, Spring 2021

February 9, 2021 by Cathy Day

What a tumultuous year this has been for all of us – for our Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies alumni and friends, our students, our staff, and our faculty. While the details of the ways that we’ve been tested are different, the overall pattern of the things we’ve had to confront are similar. Work […]

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Philosophy & Religious Studies Good News: 2020

February 8, 2021 by Grace Goze

What a way to start the New Year off right! We have some good news from the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. Faculty Elizabeth Agnew’s Virginia Ball Center Seminar, Muslims in Muncie, was featured in the January 2021 Ball State Alumni Magazine in the article “A History of Friendships,” on the life and legacy of Dr. Mir Masoom Ali. She […]

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Cardinal Directions: How a Nonprofit Program Director Benefits from the Humanities

December 1, 2020 by Grace Goze

Kristen Ruhl serves as the Program Director at SecureFutures in Milwaukee, WI. Ruhl is responsible for managing the program team that implements SecureFutures’ programming throughout the state of Wisconsin. She also leads efforts to build community partnerships with key stakeholders in the education, nonprofit and business sectors to expand the organization’s reach and impact. Before […]

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Immersive learning class publishes 13th volume of award-winning international philosophy journal

April 16, 2020 by Melissa Kraman

By Melissa Kraman At the end of April, Ball State students in an immersive learning course will publish their 2020 volume of Stance, the only international philosophy research journal that is entirely edited and produced by undergraduates. The COVID-19 threat did not stop them from continuing a tradition that started 13 years ago. Stance is […]

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