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For those wishing to make a contribution to the College in this tax year, gifts can be made at bridgewater.edu/give or by mail to Bridgewater College, Box 33, 402 East College Street, Bridgewater VA 22812. Credit card gifts must be completed on or before December 31, 2024, to be counted as a 2024 gift. Checks must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2024. Please call 540-828-5448 with any questions, and we will return your call as soon as possible.

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Department of Philosophy and Religion

The great questions of life

Who are we? Why are we here? How should we live and behave toward others?

For millennia, human beings have been asking the great questions of life. The study of philosophy and religion examines the many ways we’ve tried to answer those questions.

Understanding philosophy and religion is vital to developing mature values and ethical reasoning. It will help you evaluate the conflicting claims of various groups and build a solid foundation for your own reasoning and beliefs.

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Questions? Contact Us!

Dr. Carol Scheppard, Department Chair
540-828-5735
cscheppa@bridgewater.edu