Philosophy & Religious Studies at ISU

Philosophy & Religious Studies at ISU www.philrs.iastate.edu Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are those of the members and are not necessarily those of Iowa State University.

Informal group of Philosophy & Religious Studies alumni, students, staff, and faculty at Iowa State University. Administered by PHILRS department. Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are those of the members and are not necessarily those of Iowa State University.

Stop by to grab swag, snacks, play games, and impress us with your philosophical skills!
03/26/2026

Stop by to grab swag, snacks, play games, and impress us with your philosophical skills!

Predictions about the decline or irrelevance of religion have largely been proved wrong in the 21st century. At ISU, we ...
03/24/2026

Predictions about the decline or irrelevance of religion have largely been proved wrong in the 21st century. At ISU, we teach students how to study religion from academic perspectives. Whether you are interested in the historical origins of the great religious traditions, scripture, or the role of religion in society, culture, or politics, we got you.

Think—For Yourself. In a world of hot takes, distractions, misinformation, and the outsourcing of human reasoning, philo...
03/24/2026

Think—For Yourself. In a world of hot takes, distractions, misinformation, and the outsourcing of human reasoning, philosophy is more important than ever. Whether you are interested in ethics, science, religion, or ancient thought, we got you covered. Slow down. Pay attention. Pursue the important questions. Think—For Yourself.

Our annual Halloween party is coming up! Stop by for pizza, stay for the philosophy and religious studies content. 🎃👻
10/20/2025

Our annual Halloween party is coming up! Stop by for pizza, stay for the philosophy and religious studies content. 🎃👻

Upcoming public event from Prof. Scott Samuelson!
10/20/2025

Upcoming public event from Prof. Scott Samuelson!

Brand new class open to all students! No prereqs necessary. Bridging and , this course examines the cultural contex...
10/20/2025

Brand new class open to all students! No prereqs necessary. Bridging and , this course examines the cultural context and impact of games, with a focus on “End Times: Cults and Post-Apocalyptic Worlds.” Why do we love to play in the end times? Students will have the choice to study games such as The Last of Us Part I, Horizon Zero Dawn, Disco Elysium, CULTivate, Daybreak, and The Quiet Year for free at Parks Library.

Reach out to the professor with any questions about the course.

10/01/2025
Tomorrow!
03/31/2025

Tomorrow!

And our fall 2025 lineup for Religious Studies!
03/17/2025

And our fall 2025 lineup for Religious Studies!

Here is our Fall 2025 lineup for Philosophy!
03/17/2025

Here is our Fall 2025 lineup for Philosophy!

Games, contests, ethical dilemmas! Join PhilRS for a Mardi Gras-inspired carnival. We will have philosophical and religi...
02/25/2025

Games, contests, ethical dilemmas! Join PhilRS for a Mardi Gras-inspired carnival. We will have philosophical and religious inspired games.

This Monday! All are welcome to one of our Religious Studies Spring films: Spirited Away! Monday, February 24, 7pm, Hoov...
02/20/2025

This Monday! All are welcome to one of our Religious Studies Spring films: Spirited Away! Monday, February 24, 7pm, Hoover Hall 1213. This film is part of RELIG 2150 Religion and Popular Culture but open to all students and faculty.

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