Nebraska Wesleyan University
Description
Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) is a private Methodist-affiliated university in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. It was founded in 1887 by Nebraska Methodists.
Institutional Website
Department Name
Philosophy and Religion
Department Website
Departmental Keywords
Philosophy; Religion; New Religions; Theology; Radical Philosophy
Department Chair
Jonathan Redding
Other Fields
Yes
Religious/Denominational Affiliation
Yes
Religious/Denominational Affiliation Description
United Methodist Church
College/University Department Type
Religion and Philosophy
Seminary or Divinity School
No
Location
Nebraska Wesleyan University, 5000, Saint Paul Avenue, University Place, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, 68504, United States
Areas of Study
Other Fields Selection
Philosophy
Degree Programs
Undergrad Courses
Yes
Undergraduate Degrees
Yes
Undergraduate Degree Types
Bachelor's (Major), Bachelor's (Minor)
Master's Courses
No
Doctoral Courses
No
Undergrad Program
Required Courses
No
General Education Courses
No
Current Majors
10
Undergraduate Enrollment
1250
Degrees Conferred
20
Internship/Practicum
Yes
Internship/Practicum Requirement
Yes
Community Partners
Yes
Annual Undergraduate Courses
26
Interdisciplinary Program
No
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
400
Total Undergraduate Credit Hour Production
76
Master's Program
Graduate Enrollment
50
Faculty Information
Total Faculty
4
Tenured Faculty
4
Faculty Line Process
Preferred Response Not Listed (please specify below)
Standard Faculty Line Process
No
Preferred Response Faculty Line Response
NWU works on an "as needed" basis, so a new line only exists if admin allows it to exist.
Alumni Outcomes
Alumni Outcome Tracking
Yes
Alumni Tracking Process
We maintain a close-knit network with alums. We also work closely with the alumni office and career center on campus.
Alumni Fields
Legal, medical, government, private sector, graduate school, law school, seminary/divinity school, Christian ministry, data analysis, education, sports technology.
CIP Codes
CIP Code Reporting
Yes
CIP Codes Used
38.0201 (Religion-Religious Studies), 38.9999 (Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other)
Survey Information
Survey Minutes
40
Additional Comments
Dr. Lester is out of the country, Dr. Skirry is recovering from surgery, and Dr. Wilkinson is focused on her family during the summer months. That's why I, Dr. Redding, took the lead on the survey.