The Department of Philosophy at UCF offers undergraduate and graduate programs in humanities & cultural studies, philosophy, religion & cultural studies, cognitive sciences and ethics.
Our faculty and students pursue knowledge in diverse disciplines. Our programs emphasize the theoretical skills and knowledge to engage with complex issues of our time and provide a foundation for the pursuit of professional and academic goals in many fields including teaching, law, publishing, non-profit management, information and technology.
We offer programs at both the graduate and undergraduate level as well as courses for majors and non-majors alike.
IN THE NEWS
Lessons to Learn From the Odyssey as a UCF Student
September 16, 2026 A teacher of humanities in the Department of Philosophy, she says she believes the film acts as a lens for refocusing our view of mythology, philosophy, literature and the enduring influence of humanities fields on society.
The Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Creative Futures Awards Open for Applications Sept. 15
September 14, 2026 Applications for the Pabst Steinmetz Creative Futures Awards are open from Tuesday, Sept. 15, through Thursday, Dec. 11, 2026. Two UCF research teams will be selected to receive $25,000 each.
Explore Asian Culture with Eurasia Foundation Lecture Series
August 24, 2026 UCF’s “Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia & the World” lecture series brings scholars from across the United States and around the world to campus to explore Asia’s history, cultures, and connections to the global community.
American Academy of Religion Leadership Portraits: Ann Gleig
June 05, 2026 Professor Ann Gleig has joined the American Academy of Religion’s Board of Directors.