The Small Print

Official Statement of Approach.

The Philosophy & Religious Studies department at MCC offers courses in religious studies, as distinguished from religious education. Whereas religious education seeks to strengthen a person in his/her particular tradition, religious studies seeks a perspective from outside all traditions in pursuit of an understanding of the historical, cultural, political, and economic dimensions of various traditions. While the beliefs of religions are taught in our classes, our instructors do not evaluate the truth claims of these traditions, nor do we privilege or denigrate any particular religion.

Special Needs

If any of you have special needs owing to a disability, please contact me with the proper documentation that details what accommodations you require.

Make-Up Policy

The make-up of missed examinations will be solely at my discretion. If I do pardon your missing a test, the made-up version will likely be different from the original.

Academic Integrity

Anyone caught cheating (why do some students assume their neighbors know the right answers?), or plagiarizing will be dropped from the course. The MCC Student Handbook has a full policy on this matter.