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Searching for truth
The search for truth, the quest to fathom life’s meaning and God’s role in it, the exploration of ethics, the investigation into the history of human thought and the pursuit of why we subscribe to our core beliefs-these are the journeys Carroll College philosophy majors make every day in their coursework and academic inquiry.
Whether you plan to start a career after graduation or continue your education in law, philosophy, theology or another field, Carroll will prepare you to succeed. Ranked fourth best comprehensive college - bachelor’s in the West in 2002 according to U.S. News and World Report, Carroll is enjoying its eighth year in the top 10 for its category. With an impressive 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and modest class sizes, Carroll offers students the opportunity to establish close relationships with their instructors and receive individualized attention from professors who maintain a sincere interest in their students’ achievements
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At Carroll, professors, not their assistants, teach classes and are accessible to students. Experts in their fields, Carroll professors will provide you rigorous academic challenges in an atmosphere valuing ethics and moral principles. Your education will include not only stimulating classes and discussions but also special events. Past special events include the April 2000 three-day conference, “The 100 Years That Made 2000 A.D.,” which was organized by Carroll philosophy professor Dr. Barry Ferst and evaluated how the years 311 to 410 transformed Christianity from an outlaw sect to the official religion of the Roman Empire.
At Carroll, you will receive an education both outstanding and affordable. Curricula are designed to position students aggressively for job placement and graduate or law school admission. Contact Dr. Barry Ferst (406/447-4324 or bferst -is-at- carroll -dot- edu) today to learn more about the Department of Philosophy at Carroll College.