History, Philosophy & Religious Studies Department

The Department offers many courses and unique learning opportunities, all designed to help students develop knowledge and skills that will help them be successful across a wide range of professional and academic futures. In addition to the areas of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, students can also take courses in Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Our professors are all experts in their fields and motivated by a desire to teach. We work closely with other departments across the College, and institutions across the city, to offer a variety of possibilities for students. Our degree programs focus especially on preparing students for transfer, and are well-suited for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or beyond. We offer Associate’s degrees in Religious Studies and Liberal Arts, including the possibility of a Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Science Option or a Liberal Arts - Honors Option.
Department Head
Osvil Acosta-Morales
Summer 1, 2022 Office Hours: NEW ZOOM ONLINE OFFICE HOURS--An appointment is best but not mandatory. On campus office hours begins 2-15-22.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Virtual--8:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; On campus--9:10 - 10:10 a.m. in M3-12
Tuesday & Thursay, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
For an appointment, please email Evette Moore (
) or Department Head Osvil Acosta-Morales
Office: (Bonnell Building) BR-21G / (Mint Building) M3-02A
Telephone: 215-751-8655
Programs
Black Studies
Coordinator: Boi-Lucia Gbaya-Kanga,
Summer 1, 2022 Office Hours: Please email to schedule an appointment
Monday - Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. and by appointment
Locationg: Zoom
Office: BR-40
Telephone: 215-751-8499
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts - Social/Behavioral Science
Coordinator: John Joyce,
Summer 1, 2022 Office Hours: Can be reached by email to schedule an appointment, for Zoom as well.
Monday & Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Office: B1-06
Telephone: 215-751-8687
Liberal Arts - Honors
Coordinator: Sarah Iepson,
Summer 1, 2022 Virtual Office Hours:
I will be available immediately by email on the following days. In addition, you can visit my Zoom office hours at the days and times listed below:
Monday, 9:00 - 11:00 a. m. & 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, Zoom Office Hour, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., https://ccp.zoom.us/j/99811788426
Wednesday, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., HONORS Zoom Office Hour, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., https://ccp.zoom.us/j/95410258849
Friday, by appointment
Office: BR-21C
Telephone: 215-751-8772
Certificate
Religious Studies
Coordinator: David Prejsnar,
Summer 1, 2022 Office Hours:
Please email the day before to schedule a Zoom meeting within the office hours. If a different time outside of office hours is needed, please email, day before, for an appointment.
Monday & Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 2:50 - 3:20 p.m.
Office: BR-25A
Telephone: 215-751-8644
Events and Activities
Each semester the Department sponsors a number of College-wide events and activities, often bringing scholars to campus for public lectures and coordinating student trips to sites with historical, religious or cultural significance. Check back here regularly for updates on upcoming events and news about past events.
Fall 2018
The Honors Curriculum at CCP Presents:
"The Role of Critical Theory in the Humanities"
A Discussion with Dr. Philip Glahn
Tyler School of Art
September 25, 2018