Butler Philosophy and Religious Studies

Congratulations to our 2026 graduates (not all of whom appear here)!

Such inspiring messages at this year’s Multifaith and Cultural Celebration, and so amazing to have a faculty member, an alum, and a soon to be graduate all share the stage. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Claudia Johnson for receiving the inaugural dean’s staff award!

Congratulations to Dr. Corey Reed for being the recipient of this year’s dean’s award for scholarship!

Scenes from Dr. Syed Zaidi's end of semester food day.

Photos from our annual awards dinner, which showed particular recognition to four of our many high achieving students, and gratitude to our admin Claudia Johnson who is retiring. We also inducted the latest round of ΘΑΚ members.

Congratulations!

Have a big question about life? Ask a philosopher!

Thursday (4/2), 10am-12pm

Starbucks Table inside Atherton Union

Stop by "Ask a Philosopher" for some Insomnia Cookies and philosophical conversation.

Philosophy faculty and students will be ready to answer your questions!

Please join us today and on Thursday for this series of events!

Stop by the Student Common Room for a donut and some coffee!

Double the awesomeness when there's an event featuring not one but TWO of our Religious Studies professors! Come hear Drs. Brent Hege and Syed Zaidi talk about theology and philosophy in Islam and Christianity, February 24th at 7 pm in Jordan Hall 141!