Plato and Aristotle once said philosophy begins in wonder. Saint Leo calls all curious thinkers to ponder life’s big questions, arriving at practical solutions to problems facing the world today. The philosophy minor is a great supplement to studies in religion, political science, history and pre-law.

Professional development opportunities

• Co-curricular activities: Contribute to Sandhill Review literary magazine and The Lions' Pride student newspaper. Participate in the Council on Foreign Relations. Become an active member of the Religion honor society, University Ministry or campus religious organizations like Samaritans, Voices of Christ and Imago Dei.
• Peer Ministry: Work hand-in-hand with RAs to support and guide campus students as a student chaplain.
• Guest lecturers: Meet luminaries such as U.S. Poet Laureate Philip Levine, poet and fiction-writer Valada Flewellyn and filmmaker Ralph Clemente.