Majoring in philosophy and religion prepares students for graduate study in diverse fields including philosophy, theology, seminary, law, education, and international studies, as well as for living a productive and creative life in any vocation. In addition to preparing people for a profession in these fields and for an enriched life generally, philosophy is also an entry point for a variety of other professions. Philosophy majors enter graduate school for advanced degrees in various humanities disciplines and then go on to college-level teaching. Others enter graduate programs in business administration or law, for which training in logical analysis and value-awareness provides an excellent background. According to the Law School Admission Council data, philosophy and theology students rank first or second highest in performance on the LSAT among a set of 29 disciplines surveyed. Additionally, philosophy majors have among the highest rates of acceptance to law school of any major. The offerings of the department fully prepare students for graduate work in philosophy and religion as well as for the continuation of their education in other academic disciplines. Students who minor in philosophy are enriched in their understanding of their major field of study by gaining broader insight into its intellectual history and theoretical presuppositions. Students who take only a few courses in philosophy benefit by enhancing their persuasive, expressive, and analytical skills. A liberal arts degree in general and a philosophy degree specifically situates students in the deepest reflections of humanity, empowering them to go into a broad range of practical professions that make use of critical reasoning and necessary communication skills in a dramatically changing world.